Accident Overview
During a landing following an instructional flight, the left main landing gear of a Tecnam P92 Echo Super special light sport airplane (S-LSA) collapsed. The collapse resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.
Examination Findings
Post-accident examination of the landing gear revealed that one of the three bolts securing the landing gear strut to the fuselage had sheared. The remaining bolts were not specified as damaged.
Manufacturer Response
As a consequence of the accident, the aircraft manufacturer released a mandatory Service Bulletin. The bulletin directed operators to inspect the landing gear bolts for damage, deformation, and tightness. The inspection was required to be completed within the next 10 hours of operation.
Aircraft Details
The aircraft involved was a Tecnam P92 Echo Super, classified as a special light sport airplane (S-LSA). The specific registration was not provided in the source. The flight was instructional in nature.