Landing Gear Collapse During Taxi at FBSK

Casualties unknown • Cessna 401B, ZA

A Cessna 401B experienced a left-hand main landing gear failure while taxiing to the apron following an international charter flight.

What happened

On 16 May 2002, a Cessna 401B, registered as ZS-JGW, was operating an international charter flight from FAJS to FBSK. The aircraft was carrying a pilot and six passengers at the time of the occurrence. The flight proceeded under fine weather conditions. After the aircraft successfully landed at FBSK, the incident occurred during the taxi phase as the crew moved toward the apron area. During this taxi, the left-hand main landing gear collapsed.

The investigation

SACAA AIID examined the circumstances surrounding the gear failure following the landing at FBSK. The investigation focused on the sequence of events from the completion of the landing through the taxiing process to the point of the structural failure. The investigation confirmed that there were zero fatalities and zero injuries resulting from the incident.

Probable cause

The left-hand main landing gear collapsed while the aircraft was taxiing to the apron after landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-05-16 Cessna 401B accident near Cessna 401B, ZA?

A Cessna 401B experienced a left-hand main landing gear failure while taxiing to the apron following an international charter flight.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-05-16 involved a Cessna 401B, registration ZS-JGW, at Cessna 401B, ZA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The left-hand main landing gear collapsed while the aircraft was taxiing to the apron after landing.

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