On June 11, 1979, a Carstedt Jet Liner 600 (registration N906MW) operated by Airborne Express was involved in an aviation accident near Saint Louis-Lambert, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Gear retraction on landing following improper maintenance on part of the maintenance personnel. The following contributing factors were reported: - Landing gear: normal retraction/extension assembly, improperly installed, - Chafed, - Pneumatic line to down… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Upon landing at Saint Louis-Lambert Airport, the aircraft's landing gear collapsed, causing it to slide on its belly. Both pilots escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Accident Overview
On landing at Saint Louis-Lambert Airport, the aircraft's undercarriage collapsed. The airplane sank onto its belly and slid for several yards before coming to rest. Both pilots exited the aircraft uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Official Findings
The probable cause of the accident was determined to be gear retraction on landing following improper maintenance performed by maintenance personnel.
Contributing Factors
The investigation identified the following contributing factors:
Landing gear normal retraction/extension assembly improperly installed.
Chafed pneumatic line to the down port on the nose landing gear (NLG) actuator, which had chafed through.