Casualties unknown

Main Landing Gear Collapses During Landing Roll Due to Lack of Lubrication and Corrosion (N80323)

Jeffersonville, IN, US

On September 20, 1993, a Beech 18-C45G (registration N80323) operated by Crites, Kenneth J. was involved in an aviation accident near Jeffersonville, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the mechanical binding of the landing gear extension mechanism. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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After a manual gear extension, the main landing gear collapsed during the landing roll when brakes were applied. Investigation found insufficient lubrication and corrosion on the right main gear slide tube.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that when attempting to extend the landing gear using the gear selector, the gear did not extend. The pilot then manually extended the gear by cranking until resistance was felt, but no gear down and locked indication was received in the cockpit.

Precautionary Measures

Ground personnel advised the pilot that the landing gear appeared to be extended. The pilot proceeded with a normal approach and landing.

Collapse During Landing Roll

During the landing roll, the pilot applied the brakes. At that point, the main landing gear collapsed.

Investigation Findings

Subsequent investigation revealed that the landing gear slide tubes lacked lubrication and that the right main landing gear slide tube was corroded.

Aircraft Maintenance History

The aircraft had flown 16.25 hours since its most recent annual inspection, which was performed on November 3, 1992.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13385. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.