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September 28, 1993 · Cessna 210 · N9640T
Smyrna, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 28, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Smyrna, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N9640T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL93LA164
WHEN THE AIRPLANE TAXIIED OVER A BROKEN DRAINAGE GRATE ON THE TAXIWAY, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED, CAUSING THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AND RIGHT WING TIP TO STRIKE THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
The inadequate maintenance of the taxiway.
Full Narrative
On September 28, 1993, at 1715 central daylight time, a Cessna 210, N9640T was substantially damaged following a collision with an object during taxi operations at the Smyrna, Tennessee Airport. The commercial pilot was not injured in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight to Gadsden, Alabama. The pilot reported that during the taxi for departure, the right main landing gear crossed over a drain sewer manhole cover. The cover broke, and the right landing gear fell through the hole. The right main landing gear collapsed, the right horizontal stabilizer and the right wing struck the ground, and the airplane came to rest on its right side.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CDT
Nearest AirportSMYRNA (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN9640T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-E · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 14 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC