CESSNA 421A
Dallas, TX, May 24, 2014
Event Information
| Date | May 24, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Dallas, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.73778, -96.96917 |
| Airport | Dallas Executive |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA310 |
| Event ID | 20140623X35701 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 421A |
| Registration # | N936U |
| Operator | AMIGO BANDING SERVICES INC |
| Owner | AMIGO BANDING SERVICES INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The improper rigging of the landing gear by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the landing gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The pilot, with three passengers, proceeded toward the runway for departure, in a twin-engine airplane. As the airplane approached the taxiway intersection, the right main landing gear collapsed, causing the right wing tank and right engine propeller to impact the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right wing and damage to the right engine propeller. Further examination of the landing gear revealed that the gear was not properly rigged.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.