Accident Details
During the landing roll at an unspecified airport, the pilot of a single-engine airplane experienced a failure of the right main landing gear. Upon touchdown, the pilot felt the gear unlock. As the airplane continued its landing roll, it began to veer to the right as the gear slowly started to collapse. Despite the pilot's efforts to maintain directional control on the runway, the airplane exited the paved surface and came to rest in the mud adjacent to the right side of runway 22.
Aircraft History
According to the repair facility, Tennessee Aircraft Services, the airplane had been in storage for approximately 10 years prior to the incident. No maintenance records were recovered for the aircraft. The pilot reported no mechanical problems before the flight.
Post-Accident Examination
Examination of the airplane after the incident revealed that the right main landing gear had fully collapsed. The extent of damage to the aircraft was not specified in the report, nor was information regarding the aircraft's type, registration, or engine count. No details about the time of day, weather conditions, or air traffic control involvement were provided.
Regulatory Context
The incident highlights the importance of thorough preflight inspections and maintenance recordkeeping, particularly for aircraft that have been in long-term storage. However, the investigation did not establish a direct causal link between the storage duration and the gear failure.