ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 386245
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| Date: | Sunday 4 February 2001 |
| Time: | 14:24 LT |
| Type: |  Learjet 25B |
| Owner/operator: | Able American Jets |
| Registration: | N48WA |
| MSN: | 25-136 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 10810 hours |
| Engine model: | GE CJ610-6 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ft. Pierce, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Fort Pierce-Treasure Coast International Airport, FL (FPR/KFPR) |
| Fort Pierce-Treasure Coast International Airport, FL (FPR/KFPR) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During take off the pilot experienced a landing gear retraction problem. Shortly after touch down, the left main landing gear broke away from the airframe. Directional control of the airplane was lost, and the airplane skidded off to the left side of the runway. Examination of the aircraft maintenance records revealed that the landing gear assembly had been removed and reinstalled during a recent maintenance procedure. Further examination revealed that the left main landing gear trunnion pin was improperly installed and secured in accordance with the Learjet maintenance manual.
Probable Cause: The mechanic's failure to properly install and secure the left main landing gear aft trunnion pin in accordance with procedures.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL01LA030
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2024 12:46 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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