Accident · 2025-09-25

NTSB case CEN25LA402 · TEXTRON AVIATION INC 525C · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2025-09-25
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
TEXTRON AVIATION INC 525C (N361MB)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
Pacifia LLC Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Pacifia LLC

Probable cause

The improper installation of the trunnion pin, which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to follow the aircraft manufacturer’s maintenance procedures.

Source: NTSB case CEN25LA402

Flight 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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Pilot pilot flyingAirline transport pilot / Flight instructorAirplane50Class 1 (2025-02-25)14,000 total · 1,300 in this make/model · 13,000 as PIC · 35 last 90 days
Co-pilot pilot flyingAirline transport pilot / Flight instructor / CommercialAirplane22Class 1 (2025-04-15)1,813 total · 396 in this make/model · 1,607 as PIC · 79 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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