On December 9, 1995, a Cessna 310D (registration N6925T) was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Worth, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the left main landing gear strut at the fork weld. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a VFR approach to runway 34R, the left main landing gear collapsed on touchdown. The aircraft exited the runway and came to rest in a drainage ditch. Examination revealed a separation at the weld of the strut and fork.
Event Summary
The pilot was cleared for a VFR approach to runway 34R. On final approach, the landing gear was extended and the landing gear green lights illuminated. As the airplane touched down, the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane exited the runway to the left and came to rest in a drainage ditch.
Examination Findings
Examination of the left main landing gear revealed a separation at the weld of the strut and fork.
Maintenance History
The airplane was landed hard several months prior to the accident, and a hard landing inspection was accomplished. However, the inspection did not reveal any anomalies or defects.