May 12, 2015
Accident
Substantial Newport News, VA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR PUBU
Probable Cause
The flight crew’s inadequate preflight inspection of the nose landing gear strut, which resulted in the nosewheel not being aligned during retraction and the subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the nose landing gear strut due to inadequate pressure and excessive wear.
NTSB ERA15LA212