ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 378333
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| Date: | Monday 1 October 1984 |
| Time: | 18:45 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18 |
| Owner/operator: | Ray Atkins |
| Registration: | N3952Z |
| MSN: | 187810 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1962 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3387 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-A2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ohio Creek, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Cantwell, AK (Z68) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL ADAPTOR BROKE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE PILOT TO LOSE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY OVERTURNED. EXAMINATION OF THE WHEEL ADAPTOR DISCLOSED EVIDENCE OF TORSIONAL TENSILE OVERLOAD. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FATIGUE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC85LA001
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Mar-2024 07:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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