No fatalities

Landing Gear Fracture During Landing Roll (N925J)

Pittsburgh-Intl, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 12, 1986, a Beechcraft H18 (registration N925J) operated by ACE Air Cargo Express was involved in an aviation accident near Pittsburgh-Intl, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Main gear collapsed during landing roll due to fatigue and previous damage to the main gear assembly. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A single-pilot aircraft experienced a right main landing gear collapse during the landing roll due to a fracture in the fork assembly area. The pilot was uninjured.

Incident Overview and Outcome During the landing roll, the aircraft's right main landing gear collapsed. The structural failure was identified as a fracture in the area where the fork assembly separated. The pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, was uninjured in the incident. ## Official Findings and Probable Cause The official investigation identified the probable cause as a main gear collapse during the landing roll. The findings indicated that the failure involved the main gear assembly, specifically citing fatigue and previous damage to the landing gear as contributing factors to the structural breakage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Nov 1986 Beechcraft H18 accident near Pittsburgh-Intl, United States of America?

A single-pilot aircraft experienced a right main landing gear collapse during the landing roll due to a fracture in the fork assembly area. The pilot was uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Nov 1986 Beechcraft H18 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Nov 1986 involved a Beechcraft H18, registration N925J, operated by ACE Air Cargo Express, at Pittsburgh-Intl, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Main gear collapsed during landing roll due to fatigue and previous damage to the main gear assembly.