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June 27, 1996 · Cessna P210N · N4844K
San Bernardino, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Aircraft
Cessna P210N
Tail Number
N4844K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX96LA260
The pilot said he put the landing gear down before entering the traffic pattern. He proceeded downwind and went through a prelanding checklist. He said the main gear was seen to be down, and the green gear down light had illuminated. He proceeded from base to final and to touchdown. The pilot reported that as the airplane touched down, the main gear partially collapsed, and the gear warning horn sounded. The airplane slid to the right, dragging the right wing tip and the right elevator tip. Afterwards, the landing gear system was functionally tested on the ground and in the air numerous times. No repairs or adjustments were required to the landing gear extension system.
NTSB Probable Cause
failure of the landing gear to go and/or remain in a down-and-locked condition for undetermined reason(s).
Full Narrative
On June 27, 1996, about 1600 hours Pacific daylight time, a Cessna P210N, N4844K, was substantially damaged after a landing gear collapsed while landing at the San Bernardino International Airport, San Bernardino, California. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated at Upland, California, on the day of the accident at 1530 hours. The pilot reported that prior to landing he went through the prelanding checklist. He stated that the main gear was observed to be down and the green gear down light was on. The pilot stated that as he touched down the main gear collapsed and the gear warning horn sounded. The nose gear did not collapse. Afterwards, the landing gear system was functionally tested on the ground and in the air numerous times. There were no repairs or adjustments required.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PDT
Nearest AirportSan Bernardino Int'L (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna P210N
Tail NumberN4844K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 4 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO