Nov 21, 2002
Incident
Minor Chicago, IL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 121
Probable Cause
The maintenance facililty improperly assembled and installed the nose landing gear shock absorber assembly. Factors were the improper assembly which allowed the nose gear to turn 90 degrees to the direction of travel.
NTSB CHI03IA027