AAIB investigation to Cessna Citation 560XL, EC-KPB

Nosewheel detached whilst taxiing, RAF Northolt, South Ruislip, Middlesex, 1 June 2022.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 June 2023

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 1 June 2022
• Aircraft type: Cessna Citation 560XL
• Location: RAF Northolt, South Ruislip, Middlesex
• Registration: EC-KPB

Summary:

Whilst taxiing, after landing, the nose landing gear wheel detached from the aircraft. Assessment of the wheel assembly identified that one of the conical bearings within the axle assembly had failed, most likely as a result of corrosion. The cause of the onset of corrosion could not be determined.

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Published 8 June 2023