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March 6, 1991 · Cessna 401 · N401RW
St. Louis, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 401
Tail Number
N401RW
Operator
Redwing Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA105
THE PILOT SAID THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL OUT, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SWERVE TO THE LEFT. HE APPLIED CORRECTIVE MEASURES BUT THE LEFT WING CONTINUED TO DROP AND CONTACTED THE TERRAIN PROIR TO THE AIRCRAFT BEING STOPPED. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED A BROKEN BELL CRANK ASSEMBLY IN THE LANDING GEAR, WHICH ALLOWED THE PREMATURE RETRACTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LANDING GEAR LOCKING MECHANISM (BELL CRANK) HAD FRACTURED.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL OUT, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SWERVE TO THE LEFT. HE APPLIED CORRECTIVE MEASURES BUT THE LEFT WING CONTINUED TO DROP AND CONTACTED THE TERRAIN PROIR TO THE AIRCRAFT BEING STOPPED. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED A BROKEN BELL CRANK ASSEMBLY IN THE LANDING GEAR, WHICH ALLOWED THE PREMATURE RETRACTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CST
Nearest AirportLAMBERT (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length7602 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 401
Tail NumberN401RW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRedwing Airways
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-E · Reciprocating · 300
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 18 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:10
Weather SourceWFAC