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October 7, 1994 · Cessna 210 · N75DA

Bend, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bend, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N75DA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA95LA003

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE VERIFIED THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED DURING THE APPROACH TO LANDING BY OBSERVING THE COCKPIT LIGHT. DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. AN EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED THAT THE NOSE LANDING GEAR WAS IN THE DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION, AND THE MAIN LANDING GEAR WERE NOT. THE LANDING GEAR WAS FUNCTIONALLY TESTED AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND NO PRE-IMPACT ABNORMALITIES WERE FOUND WHICH WOULD HAVE PRECLUDED A SUCCESSFUL LANDING GEAR DOWN LOCK ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIATED COCKPIT LIGHT INDICATION.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK MECHANISM TO ENGAGE DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Full Narrative

On October 7, 1994, about 1200 hours Pacific daylight time, N75DA, a Cessna T210N, operated by the owner/pilot, was substantially damaged during landing in Bend, Oregon. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan had been filed. The airplane departed from Hillsboro, Oregon, at 1050 and was destined for Bend. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR 91. According to the pilot, during the approach to runway 16 at the Bend Municipal Airport: I lowered the [landing] gear handle, saw the [gear down and locked] light...final approach was normal at 75 to 80 knots and I reached touchdown about 58 to 60 knots.... The left gear touched but I couldn't feel the right main gear. I attempted to increase power but was too slow and the left tire slowly turned the airplane 180 [degrees] to the left which dropped the right wing tip and tail to the pavement. The 210 stopped quickly with the nose gear down and locked. I climbed out my left door and the left main gear was extended only 6 to 8 inches -- the right was in the wheel well. According to an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector from Hillsboro, the right horizontal stabilizer was substantially damaged in the accident. The inspector examined the wreckage and reported the following: An inspection of the airworthiness condition of the landing gear system disclosed that the electrical portion of the hydraulic power pack tripped the circuit breaker on the first two gear cycles [during a functional test after the accident]. Further operation of the gear functioned normally. The electrical load on/by the power pack directed repair/replacement. The evidence and findings associated with this accident are insufficient to isolate a finding to either [airworthiness] or [airmen competency].

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 PDT
Nearest AirportBend Municipal (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length5005 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN75DA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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