Accident · 2019-07-22
What the record says
- Event date
- 2019-07-22
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Cessna 402 (N7947Q)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Western Airlines LC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Western Airlines LC
Probable cause
A ductile overstress fracture failure of the right main landing gear bell crank assembly pivot bolt, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear.
Source: NTSB case ANC19LA039Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane | 65 | Class 2 (2018-10-25) | 11,300 total · 6,800 in this make/model · 8,300 as PIC · 65 last 90 days |
| Check pilot pilot flying | Commercial | Airplane | 64 | Class 1 (2018-09-28) | 5,790 total · 1,260 in this make/model · 5,712 as PIC · 102 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.