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Crew observed right main landing gear unsafe indication on extension at destination. Emergency gear extension procedures did not result in safe indication. After landing, right main gear collapsed as aircraft came to a stop. Significant damage was discovered to the right main gear actuator support structure.

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Numerous aircraft experienced various landing gear failures, including collapses, non-deployment, and retraction issues.
  • Root causes were diverse, encompassing structural fatigue, component damage, hydraulic fluid deficiencies, and mechanical jamming during operation.
  • Several incidents highlighted maintenance challenges, such as inaccessible fluid reservoirs, non-reproducible faults, or failures occurring within normal rigging tolerances.
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Beechcraft Model C90A King Air
Failed Right Main Gear

Crew observed right main landing gear unsafe indication on extension at destination. Emergency gear extension procedures did not result in safe indication. After landing, right main gear collapsed as aircraft came to a stop. Significant damage was discovered to the right main gear actuator support structure.

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