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March 23, 2002 · Cessna 340 · C-FFZJ

Idaho Falls, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Idaho Falls, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 340
Tail Number
C-FFZJ
Operator
Vold Jones & Vold Auction
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA02LA057

The pilot of the Canadian registered Cessna 340 reported that he touched down on runway 20 and as the aircraft was settling on the main gear the right wheel began to collapse. The pilot reported winds at the time of landing as 10 degrees right of the nose at 13 knots gusting to 17-18 knots; and an observation taken 16 minutes before the accident reported winds of 210 degrees magnetic at 14 knots. Although there were six occupants aboard the total weight of the aircraft was not known at touchdown. A post crash visual examination of the fracture surfaces of the right main landing gear bellcrank assembly (upper end), the adjustable end fitting (side brace lock), and the bellcrank clevis ears revealed separation surfaces that were grainy, 45 degree or cup and cone in nature, and which were without fatigue striations consistent with overload.

NTSB Probable Cause

The overload of the right main landing gear bellcrank, adjustable end fitting and clevis ears resulting in fractures and the subsequent gear collapse.

Full Narrative

On March 23, 2002, approximately 1309 mountain standard time, a Cessna 340, C-FFZJ, registered to Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co., Ltd, and being operated/flown by a Canadian certificated commercial pilot, was substantially damaged during a right main landing gear collapse while on landing roll to runway 20 at Fanning Field, Idaho Falls, Idaho (IDA). The pilot and five passengers were uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the accident, and an IFR flight plan had been filed. The flight, which was personal, was operating in US airspace under 14CFR91 at the time of the accident. The flight departed Las Vegas International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada, approximately 0930 Pacific time, destined for IDA. The pilot reported winds at the time of the accident as about 10 degrees right of the aircraft's nose at 13 knots with gusts from 17-18 knots. The IDA surface weather observation for 1253 local time reported winds at 210 degrees and 14 knots. The pilot reported that as the aircraft was settling on the main gear, the right wheel began to collapse, and that there may have been a slight crab or side-load component on touchdown. The pilot reported that he was carrying 5 passengers at the time of the accident. Information on the weight and location of each passenger was not known, nor was the total weight and location of any baggage. The aircraft was reported to have departed Las Vegas with 128 gallons (735 pounds) of fuel and flew for approximately 2.65 hours. The aircraft's basic empty weight, according to documentation dated August 21, 1979, was recorded as 4350.53 pounds. Documentation also showed that Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA5198NM was applied to the aircraft and signed off on August 9, 1991. The application of this STC raised the maximum gross takeoff weight of the aircraft by 5% (6305 pounds). The maximum landing weight remained the same at 5975 pounds. A visual examination of the fracture surfaces of the right main landing gear bellcrank assembly (upper end), the adjustable end fitting (side brace lock), and the bellcrank clevis ears revealed separation surfaces that were grainy, 45 degree or cup and cone in nature, and which were without fatigue striations (refer to DIAGRAM I and II).

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:09 MST
Nearest AirportFanning Field (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length9001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 340
Tail NumberC-FFZJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVold Jones & Vold Auction
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520K · Reciprocating · 310 | Continental · TSIO-520K · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 36 C
Altimeter29.62 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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