Casualties unknown

1994-07-05: Cessna 310J (N310BD) — Copper State Air Service, Inc. — Elko, NV

Elko, NV, US

On July 5, 1994, a Cessna 310J (registration N310BD) operated by Copper State Air Service, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Elko, NV. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the collapse of the landing gear due to a gear strut bolt shearing in two. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During rollout after a normal landing, the right main landing gear collapsed. Examination revealed a sheared bolt connecting the bellcrank to the strut.

Event Description

The aircraft completed a normal landing. During the rollout phase, the right main landing gear collapsed.

Examination Findings

Post-incident examination of the right main landing gear assembly revealed that the bolt attaching the right-hand bellcrank to the landing gear strut had sheared in two places. The bolt failed on either side of the bellcrank, at the point between the bellcrank and the strut casting.

Further inspection showed that a solid pin joins the bellcrank to the side brace lock link. The lock link fits between the two ears of the bellcrank.

No additional details were provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, occupants, injuries, or environmental conditions.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01773. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.