Nov 20, 1989
Accident
Substantial PLAINWELL, MI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE CROSSWIND LANDING GEAR SYSTEM TO ENGAGE ON THE LEFT MAIN GEAR DUE TO IMPROPER RIGGING ADJUSTMENT BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS (GUSTS AND QUARTERING CROSSWIND) AND SOFT TERRAIN IN THE DITCH.
NTSB CHI90LA031