Aviation Accident Summary MIA89LA216

HOLLYWOOD, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N841DP

CESSNA 195B

Analysis

DURING THE LANDING ROLL AFTER TOUCHDOWN ON THE LEFT WHEEL, THE LEFT LANDING GEAR SPRING FAILED DUE TO FATIGUE. THE AIRPLANE SPUN TO THE RT, TRAVELLED OFF THE RT SIDE OF THE RWY, THEN THE RT LANDING GEAR SPRING FAILED DUE TO OVERLOAD. THE AIRPLANE THEN SPUN TO THE LEFT & CAME TO REST.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR SPRING DUE TO LOW CYCLE FATIGUE, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE GROUND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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