Cessna A185-E, VH-SWE, Bendemeer Station,30 Km NNW of Clermont QLD, 17 January 1985

198503495

Summary

After a normal touchdown a swing to the right developed. The swing was controlled initially with rudder, but when the brakes were applied the pilot was unable to maintain directional control. After the aircraft had swung through about 120 degrees the left wheel was dislodged. The left main axle assembly had separated from the leg because a bolt had failed and a section of the broken bolt had jammed between the brake unit and the brake disc, locking the left wheel. The locked wheel caused the remaining bolts to fail. The bolt that failed was found to have been worn by fretting. The aircraft had only operated 20 hours since servicing was carried out to the gear legs. The failed bolt had not been changed at that service.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198503495
Occurrence date 17/01/1985
Location Bendemeer Station,30 Km NNW of Clermont
Report release date 25/03/1986
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Loss of control
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 185
Registration VH-SWE
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point Emerald QLD
Destination Bendemeer QLD
Damage Substantial