CESSNA 340A
New Orleans, LA — December 12, 2023
Event Information
| Date | December 12, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA062 |
| Event ID | 20231213193521 |
| Location | New Orleans, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.04167, -90.02618 |
| Airport | LAKEFRONT |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 340A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The improper maintenance of the main landing gear, which resulted in a collapse and overstress failure of the left main landing gear during landing.
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.