Incident Overview
A dual instructional flight was returning to base after practicing maneuvers and takeoffs and landings at an alternate airport. In the traffic pattern, the flight instructor simulated an engine failure. The student recovered and performed a full stop landing.
Landing and Gear Failure
During the landing rollout, the aircraft veered to the right. The instructor applied full left rudder, but the aircraft continued veering right. The instructor brought the aircraft to a stop on the runway and requested and received permission from the tower to exit and inspect the landing gear. The instructor observed that the right main landing gear was broken.
Collapse of Landing Gear
Upon attempting to re-enter the aircraft, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the ground.
Pilot Statements
The instructor and student initially submitted written statements that the landing was not hard. However, in subsequent interviews, both stated that the landing was hard. The student also expressed uncertainty about whether the aircraft had been properly aligned with the runway.
Examination of Landing Gear
An examination of the aircraft and the landing gear mechanism was conducted at the accident location. The right landing gear had separated from the wing, with the front and rear attach fittings broken, exhibiting outboard loading. The landing gear had collapsed toward the fuselage. No further mechanical anomalies were noted.