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May 9, 2000 · Cessna 310Q · N7648Q

Mesa, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 310Q
Tail Number
N7648Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX00LA188

The airplane experienced a right main landing gear collapse during landing roll. During the landing rollout, the pilot eased back pressure on the control yoke and retracted the wing flaps. Upon application of brake pressure, the right main landing gear collapsed. The right wing dropped, resulting in the airplane veering to the right. The airplane continued to the right, off the runway, and came to rest in a dirt field. The Safety Board materials laboratory examined the failed right main landing gear attachment and determined that it fractured in overload.

NTSB Probable Cause

the overload fracture and separation of the right main landing gear attachment.

Full Narrative

On May 9, 2000, about 0935 mountain standard time, a Cessna 310Q, N7648Q, experienced a right main landing gear collapse during landing roll at Falcon Field Airport, Mesa, Arizona. Perez Electric, Inc., was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The personal cross-country flight departed from Brackett Field, La Verne, California, about 0740 with a planned destination of Falcon Field. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan had not been filed. In a written statement, the pilot reported that he performed a normal approach and landing on runway 22L. During the landing rollout, he eased back pressure on the control yoke and retracted the wing flaps. Upon application of brake pressure, the right main landing gear collapsed. The right wing dropped, resulting in the airplane veering to the right. The airplane continued to the right, off the runway, and came to rest in a dirt field. The airplane incurred damage to the right wing and horizontal stabilizer. The Safety Board's Materials Laboratory examined the right main landing gear attachment. The materials specialist stated that the threaded rod/bolt fractured in overstress. The part had a classical "cup-cone" shape with shear lips at the edges and adjacent threads were also cracked. The nut side was deformed and flattened as was the mating corner of the opposite piece.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 MST
Nearest AirportFalcon Field (0nm)
Runway22L
Runway Length5102 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 310Q
Tail NumberN7648Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470V · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 8 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data