CESSNA 180K
Cahokia, IL — June 26, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 26, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA358 |
| Event ID | 20100629X53437 |
| Location | Cahokia, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.57056, -90.15611 |
| Airport | St Louis Downtown Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180K |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The fatigue failure of the axle's attaching bolts during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he had a normal stabilized descent on approach and flared about 50 feet above the runway. He indicated he made a three-point touchdown. He said that during the roll the airplane tracked to the right and he applied left rudder. He stated that he heard a "bang" and the airplane moved abruptly and uncontrollably. The left wing and horizontal stabilizer sustained substantial damage when they contacted the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left wheel and axle separated from its main landing gear. Two of the four bolts that attach the axle to the gear exhibited a separation consistent with fatigue.
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.