Aviation incident ANC03IA037

Name: aviation incident: Cessna 206 near HOMER (2003-03-01)
Start: 2003-03-01
Location: HOMER, AK, USA

NONE · Cessna 206 · 2003-03-01 · HOMER, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC03IA037
Event ID: 20030408X00455
Type: Incident
Date: 2003-03-01
Location: HOMER, AK, USA
Coordinates: 59.75, -150.75

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 2
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 206
Registration: N8337Q
FAR Part: 135
Engines: 1
Damage: MINR

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The separation of the main landing gear spring strut during landing touchdown due to corrosion and fatigue. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements for inspection procedures.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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