Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE SEPARATION OF THE LANDING GEAR DUE TO FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR AXLE BOLTS.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On June 24, 1994, at 1345 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N5321, was substantially damaged while landing near Coy, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight.
According to the operator, the landing gear axle for the left main landing gear broke during landing rollout. The left main landing gear strut assembly dug into the ground, and the airplane nosed over on its back. Inspection of the landing gear strut by the operator's mechanic revealed that the landing gear axle bolts sheared during the landing.
The operator stated that the failed bolts were installed approximately 1,700 flight hours prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW94LA214