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October 28, 1994 · Cessna 210L · N732CQ

Jacksonville, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 28, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 210L
Tail Number
N732CQ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA012

The pilot was on approach at the destination airport and lowered the landing gear. The right main landing gear did not illuminate. The pilot completed the emergency procedure from memory and visually checked the landing gear. The landing gear appeared to be extended. The pilot landed without further incident and taxied to the ramp. Visual inspection of the landing gear revealed the right main landing gear was not in the lock position. The pilot called maintenance personnel on the phone and was informed to reposition the airplane to another airport with the landing gear down to get a replacement airplane. The pilot flew the airplane to the maintenance base. On landing rollout the right main landing gear collapsed. Examination of the landing gear by the FAA revealed improper rigging of the right main landing gear down lock mechanism due to normal wear.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO DEPART AN AIRPORT AND CONTINUE FLIGHT WITH A KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO ADJUST THE DOWN LOCK MECHANISM PRIOR TO FLIGHT.

Full Narrative

On October 27, 1994, about 2308 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 210L, N732CQ, registered to Flight Express Inc., operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 positioning flight, experienced a right main landing gear collapsed on landing rollout at Craig Municipal Airport. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the airline transport-rated pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Jacksonville International Airport, 13 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated that he lowered the landing gear on base leg in preparation for landing at Jacksonville International Airport. The right main landing gear light did not illuminate, however, a visual check of the landing gear revealed the right main landing gear was down. He conducted the emergency procedure from memory by extending the emergency hand pump handle and pumping the handle 30 to 50 times. The main landing gear light still did not illuminate. The checklist states that it takes about 70 cycles (140 strokes) to extend the gear and illuminate the landing gear light. The pilot landed without further incident and taxied the airplane to the parking ramp. The pilot did not record the discrepancy on the company discrepancy log maintained in the airplane. Visual examination of the landing gear revealed the left main landing gear down lock mechanism was in the lock position. The right main landing gear down lock mechanism was about a 1/2 centimeter from the micro switch and was not locked. The pilot called company maintenance and informed them of the situation, and was instructed to fly the airplane to Craig Municipal Airport with the landing gear down. The pilot departed Jacksonville International Airport with a known unairworthy condition at 2255, and did not request a special flight permit from the FAA before departing. He arrived at Craig Municipal Airport at 2308, and made a soft field landing on runway 5. The airplane touched down on the left main landing gear. When the nosewheel touched down, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane rotated around its vertical axis to the right 180 degrees before coming to a complete stop. Examination of the landing gear by the FAA and an airframe and powerplant mechanic revealed improper rigging of the right main gear down lock mechanism due to normal wear.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:08 EDT
Nearest AirportCraig Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210L
Tail NumberN732CQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-L · Reciprocating · 285
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind30° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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