1998-02-24: Cessna 185E — Anchorage, AK

Casualties unknown • Anchorage, AK, US

Probable cause

A separation of the axle from the landing gear strut due to overload, and stripping of the axle bolt threads.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a hard surface runway. The airplane was equipped with 29-inch tundra tires. During the landing roll, the left main landing gear wheel began to vibrate. The left wheel axle then broke, and the left wheel departed from the landing gear strut. The left wing tip struck the ground, and the airplane received damage to the left wing, left aileron, and the left elevator. The pilot stated the axle attaching bolts that secure the axle to the strut were stripped of their threads.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1998-02-24 Cessna 185E accident near Anchorage, AK?

The pilot landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a hard surface runway. The airplane was equipped with 29-inch tundra tires. During the landing roll, the left main landing gear wheel began to vibrate. The left wheel axle then broke, and the left wheel departed from the landing gear strut. The left wing tip struck…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1998-02-24 involved a Cessna 185E, registration N4535F, at Anchorage, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A separation of the axle from the landing gear strut due to overload, and stripping of the axle bolt threads.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X09502. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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