Final 4 minor Jun 21, 2022

HI-1064 accident at Miami, FL

Mcdonnell Douglas MD80 — Landing gear collapse at MIA (Miami, FL)

DateJun 21, 2022
Tail numberHI-1064
AircraftMD Helicopters MD80 · Hughes/MD 500 · H500
LocationMIA — Miami, FL
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 129
Injuries4 minor
NTSB caseDCA22FA132

Probable cause

The structural failure of the left main landing gear downlock following ineffective shimmy dampening during the landing roll which caused the collapse of the left main landing gear, resulting in a runway excursion and post-flight fire.

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