Event Description
The pilot, who had accumulated 5,500 hours of flight experience, reported that during the landing roll on runway 3, the right main landing gear collapsed. Runway 3 is a 2,900-foot long and 42-foot wide asphalt runway. Following the collapse, the airplane veered to the right, exited the runway, and traveled down a rock embankment. During this excursion, the aircraft struck multiple small trees.
Examination Findings
An examination of the right main landing gear was conducted. The torque link assembly, part number 31805-06 (also known as the scissors assembly), was found to be missing several components. The missing parts included a bolt (part number 751 370), a cotter pin (part number 424 052), a castle nut (part number 404 101), a washer (part number 407 565), and a bushing (part number 751 367). No other discrepancies or causes were identified in the report.