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September 10, 1982 · Cessna 310R · N3980A
Tomball, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Tomball, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 310R
Tail Number
N3980A
Operator
Thomas R Mcelhenney
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82DA373
THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING ROLL. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND CROSSED A DRAINAGE DITCH SUSTAINING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE FUSELAGE. INSPECTION OF THE LANDING GEAR REVEALED THE BOLT THAT CONNECTS THE RETRACTION DRAG LINK, PN 0841226-4, TO THE LANDING GEAR STRUT WAS BROKEN.
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THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING ROLL. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND CROSSED A DRAINAGE DITCH SUSTAINING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE FUSELAGE. INSPECTION OF THE LANDING GEAR REVEALED THE BOLT THAT CONNECTS THE RETRACTION DRAG LINK, PN 0841226-4, TO THE LANDING GEAR STRUT WAS BROKEN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest AirportDavid Wayne Hooks (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310R
Tail NumberN3980A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas R Mcelhenney
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-M · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 7 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg