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AAIB investigation to Cessna Citation 560XL, EC-KPB

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

June 8
08:56 2023

Summary:

Whilst taxiing, after landing, the nose landing gear wheel detached from the aircraft. Assessment of the wheel assembly identified that one of the conical bearings within the axle assembly had failed, most likely as a result of corrosion. The cause of the onset of corrosion could not be determined.

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Cessna Citation 560XL, EC-KPB 06-23

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Published 8 June 2023