NTSB CAROL · Event
Event MIA89LA147
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Probable cause & findings
COLLAPSE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DUE TO OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE TRUNNION AND BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY.
Factual narrative
DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY & CAME TO REST ON THE GRASS. EXAMINATION OF THE FAILED LANDING GEAR REVEALED THE TRUNNION & BELLCRANK ASSY FAILED DUE TO OVERLOAD. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database (Pre-2008 Archive) Retrieved: 2026-02-12
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