1994-11-01: Cessna 402C — Fort Lauderdale, FL

Casualties unknown • Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

Probable cause

The failure of the left main landing gear upper barrel and trunion assembly due to overstress separations, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear on landing rollout.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The left main landing gear collapsed on landing rollout. Examination of the landing gear by the FAA and company maintenance personnel revealed a failure of left landing gear upper barrel and trunion assembly. Further examination of the components by the NTSB laboratory revealed fractures representative of overstress separations. There was no evidence of fatigue or other type of preexisting cracking. Review of aircraft logbooks revealed no recorded history of hard landings, or previous landing gear damage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-11-01 Cessna 402C accident near Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The left main landing gear collapsed on landing rollout. Examination of the landing gear by the FAA and company maintenance personnel revealed a failure of left landing gear upper barrel and trunion assembly. Further examination of the components by the NTSB laboratory revealed fractures representative of overstress…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-11-01 involved a Cessna 402C, registration N5715C, at Fort Lauderdale, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the left main landing gear upper barrel and trunion assembly due to overstress separations, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear on landing rollout.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02627. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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