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March 21, 2014 · Bellanca 17 31 ATC · N28119

Salt Lake City, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Aircraft
Bellanca 17 31 ATC (1978)
Tail Number
N28119
Operator
Gregory G Page Dds Pc
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14LA142

The pilot reported that, during the approach, he conducted his usual prelanding checklist, which included verifying the landing gear position and indicator lights four separate times. He conducted an uneventful touchdown; however, during the landing roll, the right main landing gear collapsed. Postaccident examination of the landing gear revealed that the right main landing gear extension spring appeared to be compressed, and, when tested, it only produced 19 to 20 pounds of pressure. It is likely that this reduced pressure was not sufficient to maintain the extension of the right main landing gear. The nose and left main landing gear extension springs were also tested, and they produced about 40 pounds of pressure. The pilot reported that three new springs, all of which produced 44 pounds of pressure, were subsequently installed on the airplane, and no further landing gear system anomalies were reported after flight testing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the right main landing gear extension spring to maintain adequate pressure, which allowed the landing gear to collapse during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

On March 20, 2014 about 2045 mountain daylight time, a Bellanca 17-31ATC, N28119, sustained substantial damage after the landing gear collapsed at the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), Salt Lake City, Utah. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing aileron. The airplane was registered to, and operated by, the pilot under the provision of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from the Roosevelt Municipal Airport (74V), Roosevelt, Utah at about 1950. The pilot reported that during the approach he conducted his usual pre-landing checklist, which included verifying the landing gear position and indicator lights four separate times. He conducted a normal, uneventful landing. During the landing roll the landing gear warning indication light activated and the right main landing gear green indicator light extinguished. The right wing dropped to the runway and the airplane slid before coming to a rest just off of the runway surface. Postaccident examination of the landing gear by a mechanic and the pilot revealed that the right main landing gear extension spring appeared to be compressed; when tested, it produced 19-20 pounds of pressure. The extension springs from the nose and left landing gear assemblies were also removed and tested; they both produced about 40 pounds of pressure. The pilot reported that he subsequently purchased and tested three new springs, all of which produced about 44 pounds of pressure. The new springs were installed on the airplane and no further landing gear anomalies were noted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:45 MDT
Nearest AirportSalt Lake City Intl Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length9596 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 17 31 ATC
Tail NumberN28119
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGregory G Page Dds Pc
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind150° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 22000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 12 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data