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September 23, 1993 · Cessna 182RG · N736ZV

Vancouver, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Vancouver, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 182RG
Tail Number
N736ZV
Operator
Ray H Farmer
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA93LA212

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HAD A GREEN LANDING GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT PRIOR TO LANDING. AFTER LANDING, THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTED PARTIALLY AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. FAA INSPECTORS FOUND NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRCRAFT.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT LANDING GEAR RETRACTION.

Full Narrative

On September 23, 1993, at approximately 1345 Pacific daylight time, N736ZV, a Cessna 182RG, sustained substantial damage when the main landing gear collapsed after landing at Pearson Airpark, Vancouver, Washington. The private pilot and his two passengers were uninjured. A flight plan had been filed from The Dalles, Oregon, which was the last departure point for the flight, which was conducted under visual meteorological conditions. There was no report of the ELT actuating. The pilot stated that the main landing gear appeared to be fully extended prior to touchdown, and that he had a green light. During the rollout, the main landing gear collapsed, and the aircraft rolled to a stop with the nose landing gear still extended. After the aircraft stopped rolling, the left wingtip settled toward the ground, allowing the horizontal stabilizer to sustain bending damage. FAA inspectors inspected the aircraft and found no evidence of a mechanical failure in the landing gear system. The pilot was interviewed by telephone, but failed to provide a written accident report.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 PDT
Nearest AirportPearson Airpark (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length3275 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182RG
Tail NumberN736ZV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRay H Farmer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data