May 8, 1999
Accident
Substantial SOUTHERN PINES, NC
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
A failure of the left main landing gear retraction assembly as a result of the disconnection of the left main landing gear strap bracket assembly from the main gear spring attachment bracket due to the missing nut. A factor was the ditch.
NTSB ATL99LA082