Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA89LA096

HERMISTON, OR, USA

Aircraft #1

N8768H

SCHWEIZER G-164

Analysis

ON LANDING ROLL AFTER AERIAL APPLICATION, THE LEFT MAIN LNDG WHEEL SEPARATED AND WAS SEEN ROLLING AWAY FROM THE AIRCRAFT. WHEN THE GEAR STUB CONTACTED THE GROUND, THE ACFT SWERVED AND NOSED OVER. THE WHEEL WAS NOT FOUND.

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE AND SEPARATION OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING WHEEL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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