Aviation Accident Summary CHI88LA197

NOBLESVILLE, IN, USA

Aircraft #1

N98980

CESSNA 310RII

Analysis

DURING THE LANDING ROLL, SHORTLY AFTER TOUCHDOWN AND BRAKE APPLICATION, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE DRAG BRACE. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND IT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY BEFORE COMING TO A STOP IN THE GRASS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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