Overview
On September 9, 1999, at 1615 local time, a Cessna 303 aircraft, registration ZS-LMV, sustained a landing gear failure while landing on Runway 22 at Nelspruit, South Africa. The flight originated from Maputo with Nelspruit as the intended destination. The pilot held a private pilot license with a total of 1,400 flight hours, including 750 hours on the Cessna 303. The aircraft was operating under private operations with two persons on board.
Accident Details
The weather at the time was fine with no wind. During the landing roll, the right-hand main undercarriage pilot-shaft inside the oleo failed. Due to the oleo pressure, the wheel assembly was forced from its housing, causing the wheel to swing forward. The accident resulted in no injuries to the occupants.
Probable Cause
The probable cause was determined to be failure of the main undercarriage pilot shaft.