# NTSB FTW96LA011: Cessna 195A, N9867A, Taos, NM, October 7, 1995 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: October 6, 1995, 20:40 local (Oct 7, 1995, 02:40 UTC) - Place: Taos, NM - Coordinates: 36.379066, -105.570671 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.3791&lon=-105.5707&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 22, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 19684 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW96LA011 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19684/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA011 ## Probable cause separation of the left main gear wheel as a result of improper maintenance. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, landing - roll - maintenance - improper, other maintenance personnel (cause) - miscellaneous,bolt/nut/fastener/clamp/spring - missing (cause) - miscellaneous,bolt/nut/fastener/clamp/spring - stripped thread (cause) - miscellaneous,bolt/nut/fastener/clamp/spring - failure (cause) - landing gear,wheel - separation ## Analysis The pilot reported that during the landing roll the left wing came up. He applied left rudder and aileron; however, 'the aircraft started turning right and did not respond.' He cut the power and applied the brakes. The left wheel came off, and the left strut dug into the runway turning the aircraft left 180 degrees. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the left spring steel landing gear strut and the gear box had separated from the aircraft. The propeller had impacted the runway and the left wing was damaged. The wheel assembly, which is attached to the landing gear strut with 3 bolts, was found 75 yards down the runway. Of these three bolts, one 'had no nut or damage', one 'had stripped threads', and one was 'pulled until it broke.' ## Factual narrative On October 6, 1995, at 2040 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 195A, N9867A, registered to a private owner and operated under Title 14 CFR Part 91 was substantially damaged while landing near Taos, New Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross country pleasure flight and a flight plan was not filed. The private pilot and his passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Midland, Texas, approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes before the accident. The pilot reported in his Pilot/Operator Report that, during the landing roll, the left wing came up. He applied left rudder and aileron; however, "the aircraft started turning right and did not respond." He "cut" the power and applied the brakes. The left wheel separated from the landing gear strut and the left strut dug into the runway turning the aircraft left 180 degrees. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the left spring steel landing gear strut and the gear box had separated from the aircraft. The propeller had impacted the runway and the left wing was damaged. The wheel assembly, which is normally attached to the landing gear strut with 3 bolts, was found 75 yards down the runway. Of these three bolts, one "had no nut or damage", one "had stripped threads", and one was "pulled until it broke." ## Aircraft - Registration: [N9867A](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9867A-1997-05-21), registration cancelled 1997-05-21, S/N 7637 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 195A - Registry model: [Cessna 195A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-195a) (registry code 2073110) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 7637 - Engines: Jacobs R-755A-2 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Lawrence T. Petty - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: MAF, MIDLAND, TX - Destination: SKX - Airport: SKX, Taos Municipal, runway 22, 5,800 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 51; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 1,650 total, 500 in this make and model, 3 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/bright - Wind: 60° at 7 knots - Visibility: 40 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 39 °F, dew point 16 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: SKX ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19951006031419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951006031419A), Oct 6, 1995: Cessna 195A, Taos, NM, Substantial damage. Left wing lifted landing. Veered right. Cut power. Hit brakes. Left gear box separated. Bolt missing. Other stripped From the NTSB's public API. 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