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September 14, 1986 · Cessna 310G · N8996Z
Ypsilanti, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ypsilanti, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 310G
Tail Number
N8996Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA222
THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DURING THE LANDING ROLL AT AN GROUNDSPEED OF APRX 30 KTS. INSPECTION OF THE LANDING GEAR DISCLOSED A BENT PUSH PULL TUBE.
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THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DURING THE LANDING ROLL AT AN GROUNDSPEED OF APRX 30 KTS. INSPECTION OF THE LANDING GEAR DISCLOSED A BENT PUSH PULL TUBE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWillow Run (0nm N)
Runway9L
Runway Length7294 ft
Runway Width160 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310G
Tail NumberN8996Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-D · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 3 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC