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August 14, 2000 · Cessna T210L · N59287

Addison, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Addison, TX
Aircraft
Cessna T210L
Tail Number
N59287
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW00LA231

While on short final for runway 15, smoke flowed from under the instrument panel. The pilot could not see or breath and declared an emergency to the air traffic control tower. The pilot tried to vent the cabin, but still could not see or breath. He placed the landing gear handle in the down position and continued with the landing. Prior to landing, the tower controller advised the pilot that the airplane's landing gear was extended but not fully down. The pilot landed the airplane, the landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest on the east side of the runway. An examination of the cockpit, by an FAA inspector, revealed that a wire bundle under the instrument panel on the copilot's side had heat and fire damage. The fire damage was confined to the wire bundle. Additionally, the hydraulic motor circuit breaker was found popped.

NTSB Probable Cause

the electrical wire bundle fire during approach, which tripped the hydraulic motor circuit breaker resulting in collapse of the landing gear on landing.

Full Narrative

On August 14, 2000, at 1004 central daylight time, a Cessna T210L single-engine airplane, N59287, was substantially damaged when the gear collapsed during landing at the Addison Airport near Addison, Texas. The airplane was registered to and operated by the Celtech Corporation of McKinney, Texas. The private pilot, sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight. The flight originated from McKinney, Texas, about 0950. According to the pilot, while on short final for runway 15, smoke flowed from under the instrument panel. He could not see or breath and declared an emergency to the Addison Air Traffic Control Tower. The pilot further reported that he tried to vent the cabin, but still could not see or breath. He placed the landing gear handle in the down position and continued with the landing. Prior to landing, the tower controller advised the pilot that the airplane's landing gear was extended but not fully down. The pilot landed the airplane, the landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest on the east side of the runway. Examination of the airplane, by an FAA inspector, revealed that the horizontal stabilizer and elevator were structurally damaged. Examination of the cockpit revealed that a wire bundle under the instrument panel on the copilot's side had heat and fire damage. The fire damage was confined to the wire bundle. Additionally, the hydraulic motor circuit breaker was found popped.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:04 CDT
Nearest AirportADDISON (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length7202 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210L
Tail NumberN59287
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 14 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:04
Weather SourceWFAC

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