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April 23, 2002 · Cessna 340A · N6304X

Lancaster, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 23, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lancaster, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 340A
Tail Number
N6304X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX02LA142

Following a normal approach and landing, the right main landing gear collapsed during the landing rollout. Post accident examination revealed the landing gear selector was in the down position and the landing gear microswitches were dirty, but not cracked or broken. After maintenance personnel replaced the microswitches, the landing gear functioned properly.

NTSB Probable Cause

The collapse of the right main landing gear as a result of a malfunctioning microswitch.

Full Narrative

On April 23, 2002, at 1012 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 340A, N6304X, had the right main landing gear collapse during the landing rollout at General William J. Fox Field (WJF), Lancaster, California. The owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight originated from Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN), Farmington, New Mexico, at 0800. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. In a written report by the pilot, he stated the approach and landing were normal. He touched down on the main wheels first, and then the nose wheel touched down. He rolled out approximately 1,200 feet, without applying brakes. Then, he heard a clicking noise coming from the right main gear and felt the right side collapse. He added full power to maintain right wing up and checked and confirmed three green lights on his landing gear indicator. The pilot slowly let the power subside and the airplane veered to the right side of the runway as the right landing gear collapsed. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector reported that the landing gear collapsed during the landing rollout on runway 24, and determined that the airplane sustained substantial damage. He found the landing gear selector in the down position. Examination of the landing gear microswitches revealed they were dirty, but not cracked or broken. After maintenance personnel replaced the microswitches, the landing gear functioned properly.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:12 PDT
Nearest AirportGeneral Wm. J. Fox Airfield (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length7201 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 340A
Tail NumberN6304X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TS10-520-NB · Reciprocating · 310 | Continental · TS10-520-NB · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data