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Aviation accident MIA08LA174

NONE · SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP G-164B · 2008-08-26 · Clarksdale, MS, USA

Event

NTSB number
MIA08LA174
Event ID
20080918X01490
Type
Accident
Date
2008-08-26
Location
Clarksdale, MS, USA
Coordinates
34.29, -90.510002

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP
Model
G-164B
Registration
N3633S
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The mechanic’s failure to torque check the axle-to-spring gear attachment bolts per the manufacturer's Annual/100-Hour Airframe Inspection Checklist, resulting in fatigue failure of the bolts.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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