Final
1 minor
Feb 28, 2025
N699AV accident at Lihue, HI
Gippsland GA-8 — Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) at PHLI (Lihue, HI)
DateFeb 28, 2025
Tail numberN699AV
AircraftGippsland GA-8 · Gippsland Airvan · GA8
LocationPHLI — Lihue, HI
Phase of flightTaxi
OperationPart 91 Aerial observation
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseANC25LA021
Probable cause
The failure of the right landing gear leg due to a fatigue crack, which resulted in its separation from the airplane during taxi. Contributing to the accident, was the mechanic’s inadequate inspection of the landing gear leg during the last maintenance inspection.
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