Probable cause
The airframe and powerplant mechanic's incorrect reassembly of the landing gear.
NTSB analysis
The pilot initiated a left turn while taxiing to the parking area, and the right main landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane's right wing and horizontal stabilizer. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector did an on scene investigation, and determined that the landing gear was not properly reassembled after maintenance was performed. The certified airframe and powerplant mechanic left out a bushing on the right main landing gear side link lower attach point. The incorrect reassembly allowed the down-lock tension to fall below allowable limits during subsequent cycles of the landing gear system, resulting in the gear collapse.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for DFW08CA099 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 11, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Roswell, New Mexico
- Nearest airport
- Roswell International Air Cent (KROW)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 310Q
- N-number
- N7935Q
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.