On May 24, 2014, a CESSNA 421A operated by AMIGO BANDING SERVICES INC was involved in an aviation accident near Dallas, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The landing gear was not properly rigged. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine airplane experienced a right main landing gear collapse while taxiing for departure, causing the right wing and engine propeller to impact the ground. Investigation revealed improper gear rigging.
Event Description
A pilot and three passengers were aboard a twin-engine airplane preparing for departure. As the airplane neared a taxiway intersection, the right main landing gear collapsed. The collapse caused the right wing tank and right engine propeller to contact the ground.
Examination Findings
Post-incident examination of the airplane documented substantial damage to the right wing and damage to the right engine propeller. Further inspection of the landing gear system determined that the gear had not been properly rigged.
Probable Cause
The investigation identified that the landing gear was not properly rigged, which led to the collapse.
What happened in the 24 May 2014 CESSNA 421A accident near Dallas, TX?
A twin-engine airplane experienced a right main landing gear collapse while taxiing for departure, causing the right wing and engine propeller to impact the ground. Investigation revealed improper gear rigging.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 May 2014 CESSNA 421A accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 May 2014 involved a CESSNA 421A, operated by AMIGO BANDING SERVICES INC, at Dallas, TX.
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