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November 10, 1995 · Cessna 210E · N2314F

Newport News, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 10, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Newport News, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 210E
Tail Number
N2314F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO96LA026

The pilot stated that she retracted the landing gear without incident shortly after takeoff, and remained in the airport traffic pattern. When she placed the landing gear lever in the down position, the nose gear extended, but the main landing gear did not extend. The pilot exited the airport traffic pattern and tried to extend the landing gear using the emergency procedures and the manual emergency hand pump, but was unsuccessful. The pilot made a gear up landing on a grass strip adjacent to runway 20. Postaccident examination included a functional test of the landing gear using an external hydraulic pressure source. The landing gear functioned satisfactory. Further examination revealed that the engine driven hydraulic pump shaft had failed, and the emergency landing gear handle was not completely extended, preventing it from operating full stroke.

NTSB Probable Cause

the failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump drive shaft, the pilot's failure to properly engage the emergency landing gear handle.

Full Narrative

On November 10, 1995, at 1815 eastern standard time (EST), a Cessna 210E, N2314F, landed gear-up at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, Newport News, Virginia. The certificated private pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was filed. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91, and originated at Newport News, Virginia, at 1630 EST. The pilot reported that the purpose of the local flight was to practice takeoffs and landings. She stated that she retracted the landing gear without incident shortly after takeoff, and remained in the airport traffic pattern. The pilot stated that when she turned onto the base leg of the traffic pattern and placed the landing gear lever in the gear down position, the main landing gear did not extend. The pilot stated that she cicled the landing gear handle several times, but the landing gear did not extend. The pilot stated that she exited the airport traffic pattern to assess the problem. She tried to extend the landing gear using the emergency procedures and the manual emergency hand pump, but was unsuccessful. The pilot stated that she overflew the field and the rescue crew reported that the nose gear was extended, but both main landing gear appeared to be fully retracted. She stated that made an approach to a grassy field, adjacent to runway 20 at Newport News. She stated that upon touchdown, the aircraft slid on the moist grass, veered to the left and came to a stop onto the runway. The aircraft was examined after the accident by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector. The FAA Inspector stated that the aircraft touched down on the nosewheel and tail cone tie-down ring. He reported that the airplane teetered to the left during the landing, and the left wing tip, elevator and stabilizer struck the ground. The airplane was removed from the accident site, and placed on jacks for a functional test of the landing gear. The landing gear functioned normally, using an external hydraulic pressure source. According to the FAA Safety Inspector, the shaft for the engine driven hydraulic pump had failed. The FAA Inspector reported that examination revealed that the emergency landing gear handle was not extended "...all the way out, preventing it from operating full stroke."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 EST
Nearest AirportNewport News (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210E
Tail NumberN2314F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-A · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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