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November 13, 1993 · Cessna 310C · N1738H

Charleston, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 13, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Charleston, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 310C
Tail Number
N1738H
Operator
Gilstrap Royce V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL94LA016

THE PILOT REPORTED TO AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL THAT HE HAD A LANDING GEAR INDICATION PROBLEM. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT FOLLOWING THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DID NOT EXTEND. THE PILOT/OWNER HAD LOCKED THE AIRCRAFT, AND A FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM COULD NOT BE PERFORMED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR TO EXTEND FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Full Narrative

On November 12, 1993, at 2211 eastern standard time, a Cessna 310C, N1738H, was substantially damaged during landing at the Charleston International Airport in Charleston, South Carolina. There were no injuries. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight. The flight originated in Charleston at an undetermined time. Reportedly, the pilot requested assistance from air traffic control following a landing gear indication problem. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 15. After touchdown, the landing gear collapsed, and the aircraft departed the runway surface. An initial inspection of the aircraft after the accident revealed structural damage to the airframe. An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the aircraft following the accident. The left, main landing gear was found separated from the airframe,and broken at the strut tube. The nose gear was extended, and folded over toward the left wing. The right main landing gear was still inside the gear well. The inspector reported that the pilot had locked the aircraft prior to departing the site where the aircraft was stored, and the pilot could not be located, therefore a functional inspection of the landing gear system was not possible. An NTSB Form 6120.1/2, Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, was mailed to the pilot on two occasions following the accident. On both occasions, the forms were returned to sender as unclaimed mail.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:11 EST
Nearest AirportCharleston International (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length9001 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 310C
Tail NumberN1738H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGilstrap Royce V
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-D · Reciprocating · 260
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind60° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 50
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:47

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