ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 161960
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| Date: | Tuesday 16 July 2013 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon |
| Owner/operator: | 55th FSqn /20th FWg USAF |
| Registration: | 92-3907 |
| MSN: | CC-149 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Osan Air Base, near Songtan Station, City of Pyeongtaek -
 South Korea
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Osan AB, South Korea (OSN/RKSO) |
| Osan AB, South Korea (OSN/RKSO) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A landing gear failure caused an F-16C to skid off the runway on July 16 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, destroying the jet and causing minor injuries to the pilot, Air Combat Command announced.
The pilot, who was assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, was able to exit the aircraft. The jet’s landing gear collapsed immediately after touching down for landing after a routine training flight.
According to an Air Force Accident Investigation report, the toggle-and-link assembly in the right, main landing gear came unlocked, causing it to collapse as the plane settled during landing. The aircraft skidded to the right on its nose landing gear and right wing, until it departed the runway. Two seconds later, the aircraft flipped and rolled.
The AIB found that the installation of an incorrect pivot pin in the landing gear, along with natural vibrations of the gear, contributed to the mishap.
The aircraft was destroyed at a loss of approximately $33.5 million. The pilot was treated for a minor back injury, according to ACC.
According to an Air Force Accident Investigation report, the toggle-and-link assembly in the right, main landing gear came unlocked, causing it to collapse as the plane settled during landing. The aircraft skidded to the right on its nose landing gear and right wing, until it departed the runway. Two seconds later, the aircraft flipped and rolled.
The AIB found that the installation of an incorrect pivot pin in the landing gear, along with natural vibrations of the gear, contributed to the mishap."
Sources:
1. http://www.combataircraft.com/en/News/2013/11/06/ACC-Landing-gear-failure-caused-F-16-crash-in-South-Korea/
2. https://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20131105/NEWS/311050017/
3. [LINK NOT WORKING ANYMORE:http://www.acc.af.mil/media/archives/story.asp?id=123369580]
4. https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/f-16-ends-up-off-runway-while-landing-at-osan-1.230742
5. http://www.f-16.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=24767
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Nov-2013 06:54 | gerard57 | Added |
| 08-Nov-2013 07:45 | gerard57 | Updated [Aircraft type] |
| 01-Dec-2013 20:25 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Registration, Cn, Operator, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 06-Feb-2014 07:53 | Anon. | Updated [Registration, Cn] |
| 27-Oct-2014 17:42 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Cn, Source, Embed code, Narrative] |
| 02-Mar-2021 09:00 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Operator] |
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