Soft terrain leads to gear failure

This August 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Air Cam. Injuries: None. Location: Hamilton, Mont. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot performed three takeoffs and landings on a river sandbar. During the last landing, a main landing gear wheel separated from the airplane when an attachment weld sheared. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on August 3rd, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.