On May 27, 1993, a Cessna A185F (registration N2215T) operated by Lofgren, Loren R. was involved in an aviation accident near Bellevue, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An amphibian airplane nosed over after landing on a lake when the right main landing gear was found extended while the left main and nose gear remained retracted. Metallurgical examination revealed broken screws in the right main gear strut.
Incident Overview
An amphibian airplane was landing on a lake. Prior to touchdown, the pilot verified via cockpit gear lights and visual indications on top of the floats that the landing gear was in the up-and-locked position. After the airplane touched down, it veered to the right. The pilot applied full left rudder, but the right wing contacted the water surface and the airplane nosed over.
Witness Observations
Witnesses reported that the right main landing gear was extended, while the left main landing gear and the nose gear were retracted.
Metallurgical Examination
A metallurgical examination of the right main landing gear strut revealed that the screws attaching the casing to the piston had broken due to overstress under direct shear loads.
What happened in the 27 May 1993 Cessna A185F accident near Bellevue, WA?
An amphibian airplane nosed over after landing on a lake when the right main landing gear was found extended while the left main and nose gear remained retracted. Metallurgical examination revealed broken screws in the right main gear strut.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 May 1993 involved a Cessna A185F, registration N2215T, operated by Lofgren, Loren R., at Bellevue, WA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT.
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