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November 1, 1994 · Cessna 402C · N5715C

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 402C
Tail Number
N5715C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA016

The left main landing gear collapsed on landing rollout. Examination of the landing gear by the FAA and company maintenance personnel revealed a failure of left landing gear upper barrel and trunion assembly. Further examination of the components by the NTSB laboratory revealed fractures representative of overstress separations. There was no evidence of fatigue or other type of preexisting cracking. Review of aircraft logbooks revealed no recorded history of hard landings, or previous landing gear damage.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the left main landing gear upper barrel and trunion assembly due to overstress separations, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear on landing rollout.

Full Narrative

On November 1, 1994, about 1310 eastern standard time, a Cessna 402C, N5715C, registered to Airways International Inc., operating as a 14 CFR Part 135 scheduled domestic passenger flight, experienced a collapse of the left main landing gear on landing rollout at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and collided with the runway lighting system. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The airline transport-rated pilot and two passengers reported no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Miami International Airport, 25 minutes before the accident. Examination of the landing gear by the FAA and Airways International Inc, maintenance personnel revealed a failure of the left main landing gear trunnion. Review of airplane logbooks revealed no recorded history of hard landings, or previous landing gear damage. Examination of pieces from the left main landing gear upper barrel and trunion assembly was performed by the NTSB materials laboratory. The examination revealed the fractures were representative of overstress separations. No evidence of fatigue or other type of preexisting cracking was found. (For additional information see NTSB Metallurgist's Factual Report No. 95-17). Components retained for further testing were released to Mr. Jagdesh Remkhalawam, Aero Parts International, Miami, Florida, on December 13, 1994.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 EST
Nearest AirportFort Lauderdale Int (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length5270 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 402C
Tail NumberN5715C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-VB · Reciprocating · 325
Seats10

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 2 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:27
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data