On June 10, 2007, a Cessna T188C (registration N2535J) was involved in an aviation accident near Rock Springs, MT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During the fourth takeoff of the morning, an agricultural aircraft's left landing gear failed 30-35 yards into the takeoff run, causing the left wing to strike the ground and the aircraft to nose over.
Accident Sequence
On the fourth takeoff of the morning, the aircraft was loaded with 170 gallons of chemical and full fuel tanks. As the takeoff roll progressed approximately 30 to 35 yards, the left landing gear broke. The left wing subsequently impacted the ground, causing the airplane to pitch up onto its nose before settling back down onto its right landing gear.
Investigation
An FAA inspector examined the failed landing gear and determined that the left landing gear leg had fractured approximately 6 inches above the wheel assembly. No further details regarding the cause of the failure were provided in the initial report.
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