ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358485
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| Date: | Thursday 10 August 1995 |
| Time: | 13:05 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 152 |
| Owner/operator: | Anacapa View Flying Club |
| Registration: | N757EL |
| MSN: | 15279680 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1977 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-235-L2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Camarillo, CA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | (KCMA) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
AFTER LANDING, THE STUDENT PILOT APPLIED POWER TO INITIATE A TAKEOFF. DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE LEFT MAIN GEAR STRUT BROKE OFF AT THE WHEEL BASE CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO ENTER A GROUND LOOP. EXAMINATION OF THE FRACTURE SURFACE REVEALED EXTENSIVE RUST AND EVIDENCE OF A PREEXISTING FATIGUE CRACK.
Probable Cause: The failure of the landing gear strut due to fatigue.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX95LA288
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 14:54 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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