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September 19, 1992 · Cessna T210L · N732JF
Spring, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Spring, TX
Aircraft
Cessna T210L
Tail Number
N732JF
Operator
United States Customs
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92GA227
THE PILOT UNDER INSTRUCTION WAS UNDERGOING TRAINING TO UPGRADE TO PIC STATUS IN THE TYPE OF AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE REMAINED IN CLOSED TRAFFIC TO PRACTICE DIFFERENT TYPE OF APPROACHES. ON THE SIXTH AND FINAL LANDING, THE CREW WAS SIMULATING A SHORT FIELD LANDING OVER A SIMULATED 50 FOOT BARRIER. THE LANDING GEAR CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED WHEN THE GEAR WAS IN TRANSIT DURING EXTENSION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED LANDING GEAR MOTOR. THE CREW FAILED TO VERIFY THE POSITION OF THE PARTIALLY EXTENDED LANDING GEAR AND THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED ON TOUCHDOWN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT UNDER INSTRUCTION FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE LANDING CHECKLIST AND THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION. A FACTOR WAS THE OVERHEATED LANDING GEAR MOTOR.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT UNDER INSTRUCTION WAS UNDERGOING TRAINING TO UPGRADE TO PIC STATUS IN THE TYPE OF AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE REMAINED IN CLOSED TRAFFIC TO PRACTICE DIFFERENT TYPE OF APPROACHES. ON THE SIXTH AND FINAL LANDING, THE CREW WAS SIMULATING A SHORT FIELD LANDING OVER A SIMULATED 50 FOOT BARRIER. THE LANDING GEAR CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED WHEN THE GEAR WAS IN TRANSIT DURING EXTENSION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED LANDING GEAR MOTOR. THE CREW FAILED TO VERIFY THE POSITION OF THE PARTIALLY EXTENDED LANDING GEAR AND THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED ON TOUCHDOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 CDT
Nearest AirportDavid W. Hooks (1nm)
Runway17
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210L
Tail NumberN732JF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUnited States Customs
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-H4B · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind90° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:30
Weather SourceWFAC