Aero Commander 500A, VH-IOE, Port Hedland WA, 23 September 1985

198500147

Summary

After the gear was selected down, no down indication was received for the right gear leg. The pilot decided to divert to Port Hedland where engineering advice was available. When it was decided that all the options were exhausted, the pilot landed the aircraft. As the right wheel contacted the ground the leg collapsed and the aircraft slid to a stop. The right maingear retract ram had become disconnected from the body of the gear leg when an improperly secured clevis caused the failure of the body fitting to which it was connected. The components had been incorrectly assembled during previous maintenance.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198500147
Occurrence date 23/09/1985
Location Port Hedland
Report release date 05/03/1986
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Aero Commander
Model 500
Registration VH-IOE
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point Pardoo WA
Destination Pardoo WA
Damage Substantial