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NTSB investigation record

CHI92LA281

Completed

Cessna 172Rg· N9578B

NTSB Report
Date
September 5, 1992
Location
Wheeling, IL
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published June 30, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

Main landing gear collapse as a result of the failure of a landing gear hydraulic pump seal.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot was making pattern approach for landing. He stated that he visually confirmed the landing gear was down. During landing rollout both main landing gear collapsed. The investigation revealed that a seal on the landing gear hydraulic pump had ruptured resulting in loss of system fluid.

Source record

Factual narrative

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