Sep 15, 1999
Accident
Substantial DELTA JUNCTION, AK
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
Corrosion and a fatigue failure of the lower end of the landing gear strut. Factors in the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements for life limits and inspection procedures.
NTSB ANC99LA145