MIAMI, FL, USA
N2185J
CESSNA T-188C
WHILE TAXIING FROM LANDING AFTER A MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT, THE RT MAIN WHEEL ASSY SEPARATED FROM THE RT LANDING GEAR STRUT. THE ACFT THEN WENT OFF THE TAXIWAY & CAME TO REST IN THE GRASS. EXAMINATION OF THE RT LANDING GEAR REVEALED THAT THE SPRING STRUT FAILED AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE AT THE ATTACH POINT FOR THE AXLE. THE PILOT/MECHANIC WAS NOT INJURED.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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