Accident · 2008-08-26

NTSB case MIA08LA174 · SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP G-164B · Part 137

What the record says

Event date: 2008-08-26
Event type: Accident
Highest injury level: No injuries
Aircraft: SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP G-164B (N3633S)
Operating rule: Part 137
Operator: HOWARD FLYING SERVICE Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report): HOWARD FLYING SERVICE

Probable cause

The mechanic’s failure to torque check the axle-to-spring gear attachment bolts per the manufacturer's Annual/100-Hour Airframe Inspection Checklist, resulting in fatigue failure of the bolts.

Source: NTSB case MIA08LA174

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.

Role	Certificate	Instrument rating	Age	Medical	Flight hours
Pilot	Commercial	None	43	Class 2 (2007-11-27)	10,557 total · 930 in this make/model · 10,498 as PIC · 200 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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