SDR 95ZZZX3309

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Cessna 180

Difficulty date: June 3, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N3149D
Make and model: Cessna 180
Aircraft serial: 31947
System (JASC): 3211 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
Part: Bolt
Condition: Broken
Location: Rt Mlg Saddle
Stage of operation: LD
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF OF RIGHT SIDE OF RUNWAY RUNNING INTO TREES, CAME TO REST, THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. THE PASSENGER REPORTED THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT JUST BEFORE TAKEOFF. DURING INVESTIGATION, THE BOLT HOLDING THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR STRUT TO A SADDLE ON THE AIRFRAME WAS FOUND BROKEN. REF CESSNA IPC F & I 41-9.

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