Aviation Accident Summary ANC90LA136

TALKEETNA, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N5246E

CESSNA 185

Analysis

UPON TOUCHDOWN ON A GRAVEL STRIP, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SPRING BROKE OFF AT THE WHEEL AXLE ATTACHING POINT, DUE TO FATIGUE CRACKS. THE AIRPLANE NORMALLY OPERATES WITH WHEEL-SKIIS DURING THE WINTER.

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SPRING UPON LANDING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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