On June 18, 1998, a Bellanca 17-30A (registration N4038B) was involved in an aviation accident near Shreveport, LA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The collapsed nose gear as a result of failure of the nose gear locking mechanism. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing roll, the aircraft pulled sharply right, departed the runway, struck a taxi sign and light, and sustained damage to the right wing spar and nose gear. Inspection revealed a failed down spring loaded rod assembly.
Incident
The pilot reported that after a normal approach to runway 23 at Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV), the aircraft pulled sharply to the right during the landing roll. The airplane then departed the right side of the runway, struck a taxi sign and a taxi light, and came to rest in the upright position.
Damage
The pilot/owner reported that the right wing spar was damaged, and the nose gear collapsed in reverse direction.
Inspection Findings
A local maintenance facility inspected the aircraft and found that the down spring loaded rod assembly had failed, allowing the nose gear to collapse.
What happened in the 18 Jun 1998 Bellanca 17-30A accident near Shreveport, LA?
During landing roll, the aircraft pulled sharply right, departed the runway, struck a taxi sign and light, and sustained damage to the right wing spar and nose gear. Inspection revealed a failed down spring loaded rod assembly.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Jun 1998 involved a Bellanca 17-30A, registration N4038B, at Shreveport, LA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The collapsed nose gear as a result of failure of the nose gear locking mechanism.
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