On August 8, 2007, a Cessna 421B (registration N968J) was involved in an aviation accident near Oceanside, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reason, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a fence. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing rollout, the right main landing gear of a recently purchased airplane collapsed, causing the pilot to lose directional control and collide with a fence.
Accident Overview
A pilot reported that he had recently purchased an airplane in Greenville, Mississippi. The aircraft had not been flown for several years prior to the purchase. An annual inspection was completed on July 15, 2007. On the morning of the accident, the pilot departed Greenville for a cross-country flight to his home in California.
The accident occurred during the landing on the final leg of the flight. As the airplane touched down and rolled out, the right main landing gear collapsed. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, and the airplane departed the right side of the runway, subsequently colliding with a fence.
Investigation Findings
The reason for the collapse of the right main landing gear was not determined during the investigation.