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August 6, 1988 · Cessna 310RII · N98980
Noblesville, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Noblesville, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 310RII
Tail Number
N98980
Operator
One Vj
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA197
DURING THE LANDING ROLL, SHORTLY AFTER TOUCHDOWN AND BRAKE APPLICATION, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE DRAG BRACE. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND IT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY BEFORE COMING TO A STOP IN THE GRASS.
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DURING THE LANDING ROLL, SHORTLY AFTER TOUCHDOWN AND BRAKE APPLICATION, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE DRAG BRACE. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND IT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY BEFORE COMING TO A STOP IN THE GRASS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EDT
Nearest AirportIndianapolis Metropolitan (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310RII
Tail NumberN98980
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOne Vj
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-M · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC