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April 24, 1995 · Cessna 185 · N62EC

Bangor, ME

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 24, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bangor, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 185
Tail Number
N62EC
Operator
Central Maine Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC95LA093

THE PILOT HAD CONDUCTED A SHORT FIELD APPROACH TO RUNWAY 33. DURING THE LANDING ROLL OUT, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. THE FAA STATED '...THE IMPACT AND WEIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT CREATED AN EXCESSIVE SIDE LOADING. THIS CAUSED THE RIGHT MAIN SPRING STEEL GEAR TO EXERT A TREMENDOUS UPWARD PULL ON THE SINGLE BOLT SECURING THE GEAR TO THE BOX BEAM. THE BOLT...HAD PULLED THROUGH THE...NUT....' THE WINDS REPORTED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, WERE FROM 300 DEGREES AT 10 KNOTS.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the right main gear.

Full Narrative

On April 24, 1995, about 1655 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 185, N62EC, was substantially damaged during landing at Bangor Airport, Bangor, Maine. The pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91.According to the pilot, he was conducting a short field approach to runway 33. The pilot further stated, in the NTSB form 6120.1/2, ...On landing the aircraft ballooned slightly, followed by a normal 3 point landing. Upon rollout, taxiing to Kilo intersection, aircraft began turning slightly left. Pilot applied right rudder than right brake to correct. Without any indication the right main landing gear folded under aircraft. Aircraft continued turning striking the right wing tip.... In the Federal Aviation Administration Inspector's post accident examination report, he stated, ...During the investigation, it was calculated that the PIC [pilot in command], during a crosswind landing, had apparently lost control and laid the aircraft on a steep angle causing the right main wheel to tuck under the belly of the aircraft. This was evident by the scrap marks on the rim of the wheel halves. The impact and weight of the aircraft created an excessive side loading. This caused the right main spring steel gear to exert a tremendous upward pull on the single bolt securing the gear to the box beam. The bolt...had pulled through the...nut.... The winds reported at the time of the accident, were from 300 degrees at 10 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:55 EDT
Nearest AirportBangor International Arpt (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length11439 ft
Runway Width300 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 185
Tail NumberN62EC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentral Maine Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 10 kt
Visibility75 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 25 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:05
Weather SourceWFAC

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