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September 24, 1999 · Cessna 172RG · N9536B

Orlando, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 24, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N9536B
Operator
Orlando Aero Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA99LA270

The flight instructor stated that after leaving St. Petersburg, he experienced radio problems and the alternator tripped off line. The instructor said he could not reset it, so he turned the master switch off, and continued the flight. Prior to landing, the instructor said that he turned on the master switch, extended the landing gear, visibly checked that the left gear was down, but did not get a gear light. During landing, the instructor said the right main gear settled to the runway and gave way, with the airplane exiting the runway. The instructor said that he never attempted to manually pump the gear down. The FAA inspector who conducted the post crash examination of the airplane said that he found the airplane with the left main gear extended and locked, the nose wheel sheared off, and the right gear collapsed into the gear well. The inspector also stated that witnesses told him that they saw the right main gear trailing prior to landing. The inspector stated that the aircraft battery was almost depleted of electrical energy, and the low voltage warning light was on. According to the inspector, thirty degrees of flaps was selected, but the flaps were extended about 10 to 15 degrees, and the manual extension pump for the landing gear was stowed, with no evidence of recent use. The inspector said that after supporting the aircraft and starting the engine, no electrical problems were found.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked following loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane when the right main landing gear collapsed upon landing.

Full Narrative

On September 24, 1999, about 1428 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172RG, N9536B, registered to Claire Plane Inc., and operated by Orlando Aero Club, crashed on landing at Orlando Executive Airport, Orlando, Florida, while on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage, but the airline transport pilot-rated flight instructor and student sustained no injuries. The flight originated from St. Petersburg, Florida, the same day, about 1315. The flight instructor stated that after leaving St. Petersburg, he experienced interference with the aircraft radios which the squelch would not eliminate. The instructor also stated that the alternator tripped off line, and he could not reset it, so he turned the master switch off, and continued the flight to his planned destination. The instructor further stated that upon reaching the destination airport and preparing to land, he turned on the master switch, extended the landing gear, visibly checking that the left gear was down, but did not get a gear light. The instructor stated that the battery had tripped off line, but thinking that the gear was down, he proceeded to land the airplane. During the landing, the right main gear settled to the runway and gave way, with the airplane exiting the runway to the right. The instructor stated that he never attempted to manually pump the gear down. The FAA inspector who conducted the postcrash examination of the accident airplane stated that he found the accident airplane with the left main gear extended and locked, the nose wheel sheared off, and the right main landing gear collapsed and in its gear well. The FAA inspector also stated that witnesses reported to him that they saw the right main gear trailing just prior to landing. The inspector further stated that the aircraft battery was almost depleted of electrical energy, and that the low voltage warning light was activated. According to the inspector, thirty degrees of flaps was selected, but the flaps were only extended about 10 to 15 degrees, and the manual extension pump for the landing gear was stowed, with no evidence of recent use. The inspector said that after supporting the aircraft and starting the engine, no electrical problems were found with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:28 EDT
Nearest AirportOrlando Executive (0nm)
Runway7
Runway Length6003 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN9536B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOrlando Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O360-F1A6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility19 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:37
Weather SourceWFAC

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