Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 19 December 1993
Aircraft Type: Dornier 228-201
Owner/operator: Olympic Aviation
Registration Number: SX-BHC
Location: Sitia Airport (JSH) –
ÿ Greece
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Left wheel axleLeft wheel axle
Category: Accident
During landing roll on runway 35, a left wheel detached due to a steel axis fracture near the inner bearing, resulting in both axle pieces being sent for metallurgical examination. Pre-existing fatigue crack evidence was observed.During landing roll on runway 35, a left wheel detached due to a steel axis fracture near the inner bearing, resulting in both axle pieces being sent for metallurgical examination. Pre-existing fatigue crack evidence was observed.
Description
During landing roll on runway 35 (wind: 320 deg/8-12 kt) the left wheel detached when its steel axis broke next to the inner bearing. Both pieces of the axle were sent for metallurgical examination. There was evidence of pre-existing fatigue crack.
Primary Cause
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