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May 8, 2021 · Cessna 172RG · N9795B
Miami, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG (1982)
Tail Number
N9795B
Operator
Silver Express Co Dba
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA219
The flight instructor reported that during landing, and after touchdown, the brakes were applied and the left main landing gear “slowly collapsed rearward and up.” The airplane veered left, exited the runway, and came to rest in the grass, sustaining substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer and elevator. A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that there were no hydraulic fluid leaks. After placing the airplane on jacks, the retractable landing gear operated normally via the landing gear handle and the manual emergency extension pump. Additionally, the landing gear warning horn and indicator lights functioned as designed. The examination revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that during landing, and after touchdown, the brakes were applied and the left main landing gear “slowly collapsed rearward and up.” The airplane veered left, exited the runway, and came to rest in the grass, sustaining substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer and elevator. A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that there were no hydraulic fluid leaks. After placing the airplane on jacks, the retractable landing gear operated normally via the landing gear handle and the manual emergency extension pump. Additionally, the landing gear warning horn and indicator lights functioned as designed. The examination revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:46 EDT
Nearest AirportMiami Exec (1nm SSW)
Runway09R
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN9795B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSilver Express Co Dba
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-F1A6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 28 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 17 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC