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Hard Landing Leads to Landing Gear Separation and Runway Excursion (N3198Y)

Fort Collins, CO, US

On October 12, 1995, a Cessna 182E (registration N3198Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Collins, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The fracture was the result of fatigue initiated by fretting where the landing gear attached to the fuselage. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft touched down short of runway 11, landing hard. The right main landing gear separated, and the aircraft skidded off the runway, crossing a taxiway before hitting a fence. Wind from southwest at 15 mph gusting to 30.

Accident Overview

During a landing attempt on runway 11, the aircraft touched down short of the runway and then landed hard on the runway surface. The impact caused the right main landing gear to separate from the aircraft. Subsequently, the aircraft skidded off the runway, crossed a taxiway, and collided with a fence.

Environmental Conditions

Meteorological reports indicated winds from the southwest at 15 miles per hour, gusting to 30 miles per hour.

Landing Gear Examination

A post-accident examination of the fractured surface at the point where the landing gear separated provided evidence that the fracture was the result of fatigue. This fatigue was initiated by fretting at the attachment point of the landing gear to the fuselage.

Probable cause

The fracture was the result of fatigue initiated by fretting where the landing gear attached to the fuselage.
Structural failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Oct 1995 Cessna 182E accident near Fort Collins, CO?

An aircraft touched down short of runway 11, landing hard. The right main landing gear separated, and the aircraft skidded off the runway, crossing a taxiway before hitting a fence. Wind from southwest at 15 mph gusting to 30.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Oct 1995 involved a Cessna 182E, registration N3198Y, at Fort Collins, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The fracture was the result of fatigue initiated by fretting where the landing gear attached to the fuselage.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X04697. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.