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December 3, 1999 · Cessna 305A · N5245G

Akron, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 3, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Akron, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 305A
Tail Number
N5245G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN00LA024

The pilot said that he was landing on runway 11, and the wind was 010 degrees at 18 knots, gusting to 27 knots. He said that he applied 'screeching' right brake to maintain directional control, and subsequently the right main landing gear assembly separated from the airplane. The airplane settled onto its right wing as the airplane turned left into the wind. Postaccident examination of the wheel assembly, by the pilot, revealed that all four wheel assembly attachment bolts had sheared.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the four bolts which attach the right main landing gear assembly to the landing gear strut.

Full Narrative

On December 3, 1999, approximately 1440 mountain standard time, a Cessna 305A (L-19 Birddog), N5245G, was substantially damaged during landing at Akron-Washington County Airport, Akron, Colorado. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant on board, was not injured. The aircraft was being operated under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight which originated from Burlington, Colorado, approximately one hour before the accident. No flight plan had been filed. The pilot said that he was landing on runway 11, and the wind was 010 degrees at 18 knots, gusting to 27 knots. He said that he applied "screeching" right brake to maintain directional control, and subsequently the right main wheel landing gear assembly separated from the airplane. He said that the right "gear leg promptly went away," and the airplane settled onto its right wing as the airplane turned left into the wind. Additionally, the right main landing gear box was damaged, the right outboard wing spar was bent, and the right aileron was damaged. Postaccident examination of the wheel assembly, by the pilot, revealed that all four wheel assembly attachment bolts had sheared.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 MST
Nearest AirportAkron/Washington County (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 305A
Tail NumberN5245G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-11-B · Reciprocating · 235
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 20 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 27 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:11
Weather SourceWFAC

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