N159MC

Substantial
None

FAIRCHILD SW3 S/N: 728

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 29, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA248
Location
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
Event ID
20001212X18178
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

A FAILURE OF THE DOWN LOCK ROLLER BEARINGS OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR, AS THE RESULT OF AN IMPROPER MODIFICATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FAIRCHILD
Serial Number
728
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Model / ICAO
SW3 AT3P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
12
FAA Model
SA227-AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GAS/WILSON INC
Address
PO BOX 2302
City
TRAVERSE CITY
State / Zip Code
MI 49685-2302
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC91LA248