Accident Description
The aircraft completed an uneventful flight from Brisbane and subsequently performed an approach and landing at Honiara-Henderson Airport. After touchdown on runway 24, the right main gear collapsed and punctured the right wing. The aircraft then veered slightly to the right and came to a halt on the runway.
Occupant Evacuation and Aircraft Damage
All three occupants evacuated the aircraft safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The failure of the right main gear was determined to be the consequence of an inappropriate rework—specifically, the machining and re-threading of the tee-bolt fitting and the associated installation of a reduced size nut and washer—which occurred during the last overhaul in 2004.