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December 12, 2023 · Cessna 340A · N7067W

New Orleans, LA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 12, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
New Orleans, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 340A (1982)
Tail Number
N7067W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA062

The pilot reported that the airplane touched down on the left and right main landing gear wheels. A few seconds later, the pilot felt that something failed on the left main landing gear, and the left wing began to drop to the runway. The left wing contacted the runway, and the pilot attempted to maintain directional control. Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway surface, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing, left aileron, and horizontal stabilizer. Maintenance records revealed the main landing gear were overhauled about two months prior to the accident. The pilot reported he had completed about 8 to 10 takeoffs and landings during those two months. Postaccident examination revealed the main landing gear system was improperly rigged and the improper installation of hardware which resulted in the overstress failure of the left main landing gear system.

NTSB Probable Cause

The improper maintenance of the main landing gear, which resulted in a collapse and overstress failure of the left main landing gear during landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane touched down on the left and right main landing gear wheels. A few seconds later, the pilot felt that something failed on the left main landing gear, and the left wing began to drop to the runway. The left wing contacted the runway, and the pilot attempted to maintain directional control. Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway surface, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing, left aileron, and horizontal stabilizer. Maintenance records revealed the main landing gear were overhauled about two months prior to the accident. The pilot reported he had completed about 8 to 10 takeoffs and landings during those two months. Postaccident examination revealed the main landing gear system was improperly rigged and the improper installation of hardware which resulted in the overstress failure of the left main landing gear system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CST
Nearest AirportLakefront (0nm ESE)
Runway18R/
Runway Length6879 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 340A
Tail NumberN7067W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinenal · TSIO-520-NB · Reciprocating · 335 | Continenal · TSIO-520-NB · Reciprocating · 335
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 36 F
Altimeter30.42 inHg
Observation Time12:53

Appendix: Source Data