Piper PA-15, G-ALGA, 22 July 2006

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 22 July 2006
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-15
• Location: Marshland, Suffolk, (Farm Strip, East of Fenland)
• Registration: G-ALGA

Piper PA-15, G-ALGA

Summary:

Following a normal landing, with a slight crosswind from the left, the left main landing gear failed at the shock strut end fitting. The aircraft came to a stop resting on the right main landing gear, the tail wheel and the left wing tip. Engineering investigation revealed that the incident was the result of progressive deformation of the end fitting bolt hole, which resulted in it failing in tensile overload.

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Piper PA-15, G-ALGA 04-07.pdf (314.42 kb)

Published 10 December 2014