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April 4, 1984 · Cessna 210 · N9889M
Tucson, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 4, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Tucson, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N9889M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA242
THE ACFT HAD A HYDRAULIC LINE FAILURE DURING AN ATTEMPT TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR. THE HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS LOST AND A GEAR UP LANDING WAS MADE. THE RETAINING RING OF THE MAIN DOOR ACTUATOR HAD FAILED ALLOWING THE PISTON TO POP OUT OF THE ACTUATOR. THERE WAS A SERVICE LETTER CONCERNING THE CIRCLIP (RETAINING RING) INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT DETAIL.
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THE ACFT HAD A HYDRAULIC LINE FAILURE DURING AN ATTEMPT TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR. THE HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS LOST AND A GEAR UP LANDING WAS MADE. THE RETAINING RING OF THE MAIN DOOR ACTUATOR HAD FAILED ALLOWING THE PISTON TO POP OUT OF THE ACTUATOR. THERE WAS A SERVICE LETTER CONCERNING THE CIRCLIP (RETAINING RING) INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT DETAIL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:27 MST
Nearest AirportTUCSON (0nm N)
Runway11R
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN9889M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 L3A · Reciprocating · 310
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point12 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO