ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353102
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| Date: | Thursday 1 July 1999 |
| Time: | 14:45 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-22 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N3513A |
| MSN: | 22-1785 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2480 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-290-D2 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Billings, MT -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Helena, MT (KHLN) |
| (KBIL) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that upon touchdown the aircraft began to drift left, and right rudder was applied to correct with no effect. As the drift continued, the pilot applied right brake, increasing brake pressure until he 'was pushing against the seat.' The aircraft continued to veer left, tightening its turn radius until it had rotated more than 180 degrees counter-clockwise. During the rotation, the aircraft settled to the left in line with the runway lights and came to a stop. Post-crash examination by a certified mechanic revealed that the left main landing gear shock strut tube had separated at its attach point to the left main wheel assembly. This would have allowed the release of the left main landing gear, permitting it to pivot into a flat (collapsed) position.
Probable Cause: The separation of the left main landing gear shock strut for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA99LA103
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 10:23 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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