OHIO CREEK, AK, USA
N3952Z
PIPER PA-18
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.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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