MINR · GIPPSLAND GA-8 · 2025-02-28 · Lihue, HI, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC25LA021
Event ID
20250303199788
Type
Accident
Date
2025-02-28
Location
Lihue, HI, USA
Coordinates
21.9788, -159.3438
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
5
Total aboard
6
Aircraft
Make
GIPPSLAND
Model
GA-8
Registration
N699AV
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the right landing gear leg due to a fatigue crack, which resulted in its separation from the airplane during taxi. Contributing to the accident, was the mechanic’s inadequate inspection of the landing gear leg during the last maintenance inspection.