Cessna 402-B, VH-UBI, Parndana SA, 4 July 1988

198800721

Summary

During the landing roll at approximately 65 knots, the aircraft began to veer to the left. The undercarriage position indicator still showed the gear down and locked, but the left wing then began to drop. By the time the left wingtip touched the ground, the left maingear green light had gone out and the landing gear warning horn activated. The aircraft skidded for about 200 metres with the left wingtip on the grass, and came to rest some 50 metres from the runway centreline. An inspection of the aircraft by the pilot after the accident revealed that the left main leg had detached completely from its mounting and the main pivot pin was missing.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198800721
Occurrence date 04/07/1988
Location Parndana
Report release date 21/10/1988
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 402
Registration VH-UBI
Serial number 402B0028
Operation type Air Transport Low Capacity
Departure point Kingscote SA
Destination Parndana SA
Damage Substantial