NONE · CESSNA 340 · 2017-09-09 · McKinney, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN17LA351
Event ID
20170914X44755
Type
Accident
Date
2017-09-09
Location
McKinney, TX, USA
Coordinates
33.176387, -96.589164
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
340
Registration
N5870M
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the bell crank pivot bolt which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse. Contributing to the accident was the lack of landing gear inspections in accordance with the airplane manufacturer's maintenance manuals.