Incident Overview
An airplane veered off the runway during the landing phase. According to the pilot, a loud noise was heard just before the veer occurred. The aircraft came to rest off the runway surface.
Post-Accident Inspection
Examination of the aircraft after the incident revealed that the landing gear scissor assembly had broken loose from the upper mounting collar on the landing gear strut. Additionally, the lower strut was found to have rotated approximately 90 degrees from its normal position. No other anomalies were detected with the airplane or any of its systems that could be linked to a pre-impact condition.
Part Examination Request
Investigators requested that the broken components be sent to the National Transportation Safety Board for further examination. However, the parts were not received, preventing additional analysis.
Conclusion
The incident was confined to the landing gear failure described. No other factors were identified.