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| Date: | Sunday 19 May 1985 |
| Time: | 16:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 140A |
| Owner/operator: | Joseph Keenan |
| Registration: | N3797V |
| MSN: | 15218 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3833 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C90-12F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Owosso, MI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Pontiac, MI (KPTK) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT-IN-COMMAND ALLOWED THE PASSENGER IN THE RIGHT SEAT, A RATED PLT, TO LAND THE ACFT. THIS PLT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL & THE ACFT GROUND LOOPED. DURING THE SECOND GROUND LOOP THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR AXLE SEPARATED FROM THE GEAR STRUT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI85LA203
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 09:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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