Investigation number
199400242
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident

The pilot reported that the aircraft was being landed with about a 10 kt crosswind from the left. After the landing gear was selected down, the pilot viewed the three green landing gear down and locked lights. The approach was normal with the crosswind being countered by flying left wing down. The left wheel contacted the ground first but the right main gear leg collapsed as it contacted the ground. The pilot lost directional control of the aircraft which slid to a halt about half way along the strip near the left side. Later inspection revealed that the lower forward lug on the bell crank assembly had failed resulting in the over-centre lock not being fully extended and the gear leg to collapse under the weight of the aircraft. The reason for the lug failure was not determined.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
421B
Registration
VH-YRK
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Clermont Qld
Destination
Clermont Qld
Damage
Substantial