Incident · 2017-08-28
What the record says
- Event date
- 2017-08-28
- Event type
- Incident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 560XL (N503UP)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- WHEELS UP LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Wheels Up
Probable cause
The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the right main landing gear (MLG) aft trunnion pivot pin, which resulted in the pin separating from the trunnion, the trunnion puncturing the right wing, and the right MLG collapsing.
Source: NTSB case WPR17IA189Flight 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 | Airplane | 49 | Class 1 (2017-05-12) | 14,248 total |
| Co-pilot | Airline transport pilot / Commercial | Airplane | 49 | Class 1 (2017-03-01) | 6,715 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.