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July 1, 1990 · Cessna 340 · N5411M
Salinas, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Salinas, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 340
Tail Number
N5411M
Operator
Benech Edmond A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX90LA242
THE AIRCRAFT'S RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING. THE LANDING GEAR RETRACT/EXTEND LINKAGE WAS FOUND DISCONNECTED AND THE ATTACHING HARDWARE, NUTS AND WASHERS, WERE FOUND IN THE WHEEL WELL. THE LINKAGE HAD BEEN DISCONNECTED DURING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED THREE OPERATIONAL HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO REINSTALL THE LANDING GEAR RETRACT/EXTENSION LINKAGE AND THE FAILURE OF INSPECTION PERSONNEL TO DETECT THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION.
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT'S RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING. THE LANDING GEAR RETRACT/EXTEND LINKAGE WAS FOUND DISCONNECTED AND THE ATTACHING HARDWARE, NUTS AND WASHERS, WERE FOUND IN THE WHEEL WELL. THE LINKAGE HAD BEEN DISCONNECTED DURING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED THREE OPERATIONAL HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 PDT
Nearest AirportSalinas Muni (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length4825 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 340
Tail NumberN5411M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBenech Edmond A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-NB · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 15 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC