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Aviation accident SEA98LA073

NONE · Aero Commander 500-A · 1998-05-09 · BILLINGS, MT, USA

Event

NTSB number
SEA98LA073
Event ID
20001211X10194
Type
Accident
Date
1998-05-09
Location
BILLINGS, MT, USA

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Aero Commander
Model
500-A
Registration
N9382R
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

Failure of the main landing gear strut outer-body to inner-body needle bearing from the lack of lubrication and the development of corrosion. An inadequate manufacturer's inspection program was a factor.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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