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May 25, 1995 · Hispano Aviacion HB-200 · N212AM

Fort Worth, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Hispano Aviacion HB-200
Tail Number
N212AM
Operator
Tillett Wayne D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA219

THE PILOT RECEIVED AN INDICATION OF A HYDRAULIC PRESSURE PROBLEM DURING INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB. AFTER EXECUTING A TOWER FLY-BY AND CHECKING THE LANDING GEAR WARNING SYSTEM, THE PILOT EXECUTED A FULL STOP LANDING TO RUNWAY 16L AND THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE ROLLOUT. THE LEFT WING STRUCK A RUNWAY SIGN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AFTER THE GEAR COLLAPSED. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THAT THE HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR FOR THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR FAILED FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR FOR THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR. A FACTOR WAS THE FALSE LANDING GEAR INDICATIONS PROVIDED BY THE LANDING GEAR INDICATING SYSTEM.

Full Narrative

On May 25, 1995, at 1134 central daylight time, a Hispano Aviacion HA-200, N212AM, was substantially damaged while landing at the Meacham Airport near Fort Worth, Texas. The airline transport rated pilot was not injured, while his passenger sustained minor injuries. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot reported that the hydraulic actuator on the right main landing gear failed during initial takeoff climb, and the gear failed to retract. The pilot elected to execute a tower fly-by to verify the position of the landing gear prior to returning to land. The tower was unable to detect any anomalies with the landing gear, and the pilot returned for a full stop landing on Runway 16L. After rolling for over 2,000 feet during the landing rollout, the landing gear warning horn came on, followed about a second later by the collapse of the left main landing gear. The left wing impacted a runway sign on the left side of the runway, resulting in damage to the left wing spar. The pilot stated that all cockpit indications of a safe landing gear indication were present prior to touchdown. Post accident examination of the aircraft by the FAA inspector revealed that the hydraulic actuator for the right main landing gear failed for undetermined reasons.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:34 CDT
Nearest AirportMEACHAM (0nm)
Runway16L
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHispano Aviacion HB-200
Tail NumberN212AM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTillett Wayne D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · MARBORH II · Turbojet · 870
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 5 kt
Visibility2.5 sm
CeilingOvercast 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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