Incident Details
An instructor and dual student were conducting an instrument approach. After the approach, the student relinquished control to the instructor for the landing on runway 30R. The instructor reported a normal landing, and the aircraft rolled approximately 1,500 to 2,000 feet when the left landing gear collapsed. The pilot stated that the aircraft slid to the left, came to rest, and all occupants evacuated without further incident.
Investigation Findings
Post-crash examination of the left main landing gear revealed that the bellcrank assembly was sheared at both connection points of the strut assembly. Investigators found no evidence of stress, corrosion, or pre-existing damage on the fractured components.
Operational Context
The flight was conducted under instructional conditions, with the instructor managing the landing phase. The accident occurred during the landing roll on a dry runway, though specific weather conditions were not reported.