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March 6, 1990 · Cessna 180 · N2428C
Fairbanks, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N2428C
Operator
Starr Ronnie
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA037
THE PLT RPRTD THAT THE RGT BRAKE FAILED DURING A LANDING & THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT CAME TO REST WITH THE RIGHT MAIN WHEEL BROKEN OFF. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE WRONG TYPE OF BOLTS WERE USED TO MOUNT THE AXLE TO THE GEAR LEG. ALSO, 4 ALIGNMENT SHIMS WERE USED BETWEEN THE AXLE & GEAR LEG; THE CESSNA SVC MANUAL ALLOWED FOR THE USE OF ONLY 3 SHIMS.
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE GEAR AXLE (USE OF IMPROPER BOLTS & THE WRONG NUMBER OF SHIMS), WHICH RESULTED IN A SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND LOSS OF CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Full Narrative
THE PLT RPRTD THAT THE RGT BRAKE FAILED DURING A LANDING & THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT CAME TO REST WITH THE RIGHT MAIN WHEEL BROKEN OFF. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE WRONG TYPE OF BOLTS WERE USED TO MOUNT THE AXLE TO THE GEAR LEG. ALSO, 4 ALIGNMENT SHIMS WERE USED BETWEEN THE AXLE & GEAR LEG; THE CESSNA SVC MANUAL ALLOWED FOR THE USE OF ONLY 3 SHIMS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:30 AKST
Nearest AirportFairbanks Intl (0nm N)
Runway1L
Runway Length10300 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN2428C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStarr Ronnie
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 7 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point3 C / 10 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO