Final None Mar 7, 2025

N1718R accident at Skwentna, AK

Cessna A185F — Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) at Skwentna, AK

DateMar 7, 2025
Tail numberN1718R
AircraftCessna A185F · Cessna 185 Skywagon · C185
LocationSkwentna, AK
Phase of flightTaxi
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseANC25LA030

Probable cause

Maintenance personnel’s reuse of worn hardware during the installation of the landing gear assembly and the hardware’s failure and subsequent separation of the gear leg from the landing gear box assembly during taxi.

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