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December 19, 2007 · Cessna 310P · N5811M

Dunnellon, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 19, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Dunnellon, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 310P
Tail Number
N5811M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08CA031

The certified flight instructor (CFI) and pilot receiving instruction were on a training flight practicing touch and go landings. The pilot receiving instruction made a touch and go landing, and remained in left traffic for another touch and go landing. The airplane touched down on the runway, and the CFI retracted the flaps. The pilot receiving instruction added power and the airplane pulled to the right. The CFI thought the airplane had a flat tire and took over the flight controls. The airplane continued turning to the right, and the CFI lost directional control as the right wing dropped and struck the runway. The airplane went off the right side of the runway before stopping. Review of the aircraft logbooks revealed a mechanic had installed new scissors bushings on the airplane on December 18, 2007. Examination of the right main landing gear revealed the wide area washers had not been installed under the bolt head as required by the maintenance manual. These washers keep the scissors from sliding off the bushings at the attachment point. The mechanic performing the maintenance installed the washers on the wrong side of the scissors. After the second touch and go landing the scissors separated, and the wheel began to move around loosely, precipitating the collapse of the right main landing gear.

NTSB Probable Cause

The improper installation of the right main landing gear scissors by company maintenance personnel, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear during takeoff.

Full Narrative

The certified flight instructor (CFI)and pilot receiving instruction were on a training flight practicing touch and go landings. The pilot receiving instruction made a touch and go landing, and remained in left closed traffic for another touch and go landing. The airplane touched down on the runway and the CFI retracted the flaps. The pilot receiving instruction added power and the airplane pulled to the right. The CFI thought the airplane had a flat tire and took over the flight controls. The airplane continued turning to the right and the CFI lost directional control of the airplane as the right wing dropped down and struck the runway. The airplane went off the right side of the runway 100 feet and came to a complete stop. Examination of the crash site by the FAA revealed the airplane touched down about 150 feet from the displaced threshold. Transfer marks from the right main landing gear were present on the runway and extended 600 feet down the runway, and were observed to veer to the right. Propeller slashes from the right propeller were present on the runway. In addition, paint transfer marks from the right wing were present on the runway, and where the right main landing gear had collapsed. Review of the aircraft logbooks revealed a mechanic had installed new scissors bushings on the airplane on December 18, 2007. Examination of the right main landing gear revealed the wide area washers had not been installed under the bolt head as required by the maintenance manual. These washers keep the scissors from sliding off the bushings at the attachment point. The mechanic performing the maintenance installed the washers on the wrong side of the scissors. After the second touch and go landing the scissors separated and the wheel began to move around loosely setting up a vibration and the right main landing gear collapsed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 310P
Tail NumberN5811M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-V0 · Reciprocating · 240
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 40 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time20:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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