N4273CCESSNA 340A 1989-04-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 340A S/N: 340A1009

Summary

On April 02, 1989, a Cessna 340A (N4273C) was involved in an incident near West Palm Beach, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY DUE TO BINDING AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA121. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4273C.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 2, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA121
Location
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Event ID
20001213X28146
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY DUE TO BINDING AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
340A1009
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
340A C340
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA89LA121