On January 4, 1997, a Cessna 140A (registration N3799V) was involved in an aviation accident near Albuquerque, NM. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The fracture of the right main landing gear for an undetermined reason. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The right main landing gear fractured at its midpoint during the landing roll of a normal approach. Subsequent inspection revealed a crack extending from the leading edge to the step bolt hole.
During the landing roll following what was described as a normal landing, the right main landing gear failed structurally. The pilot reported that the gear broke at its midpoint. The remaining portion of the component then pulled out at the root.
Following the incident, the owner examined the damaged landing gear. This inspection revealed a crack extending from the leading edge to the step bolt hole.
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