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Watkins, Colorado

October 4, 2021 · NTSB CEN22LA004 · CESSNA 195 (N3027B)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing roll due to a preexisting fatigue crack.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Main landing gear-Failure
  • Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Main landing gear-Fatigue/wear/corrosion

Details

NTSB ReportCEN22LA004
AircraftCESSNA 195
RegistrationN3027B
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.7939, -104.5518
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