Cessna 402 — Other Documents

This document is an accident report concerning the Cessna 402B aircraft, specifically registration G-MAPP. It details an incident that occurred on January 14, 2016, during a training flight at East Midlands Airport, where the left main landing gear collapsed during landing. The report includes a thorough analysis of the accident, including the aircraft's specifications, the sequence of events leading to the incident, and the subsequent investigation findings. It highlights the probable cause of the landing gear failure, which was linked to the incorrect fitment of a set screw in the downlock link. The report also includes safety recommendations to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

• Aircraft model: Cessna 402B
• Maximum landing weight: 6,300 lb
• Estimated landing weight at accident: 5,700 lb
• Probable cause of accident: Incorrect fitment of set screw in downlock link
• Tensile strength of pivot bolt: 160 to 180 ksi
• Safety recommendation issued to improve maintenance procedures