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December 22, 2000 · Cessna TR182 · N2225T

Little Rock, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 22, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Little Rock, AR
Aircraft
Cessna TR182
Tail Number
N2225T
Operator
Alpha Tango Flying Serv
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW01LA044

During the landing roll, the airplane exited the runway following a failure of the right main landing gear to extend and lock into the down position. The operator reported a mechanical failure of the right main gear actuator. Total accumulated time on the part was approximately 3,500 hours. No open discrepancies were found in the maintenance records. All gear extension and retraction tests performed during several 100-hour inspections and the last annual inspection indicated that the gear retraction and extension checked 'normal.'

NTSB Probable Cause

the failure of the right main landing gear actuator.

Full Narrative

On December 22, 2000, at 1300 central standard time, a Cessna TR182, single-engine airplane, N2225T, sustained substantial damage during the landing roll when it exited the runway during landing in Little Rock, Arkansas. The airplane was owned by Laguna Verde Leasing of Dover, Delaware, and operated by Alpha Tango Flying Services, Inc., of San Antonio, Texas, under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The airline transport rated pilot and his three passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the planned cross-country flight to Toronto, Canada, with a refueling stop at Little Rock, Arkansas. A visual flight rules (VFR) flight plan was filed. The flight originally departed San Antonio, Texas, at 0815. The pilot reported that the flight was cleared for a full stop landing on runway 36 at the Adams Field Airport, at Little Rock, Arkansas. When the landing gear was extended, the green gear down and locked light illuminated; however, visual checks indicated that the right main landing gear was not down and locked. After several attempts to lower the right main landing gear, the pilot requested a low approach, with the tower controller performing a visual check for the right main landing gear. The tower controller confirmed that the right main landing gear was unlocked and seemed to be aft of centerline of the left main landing gear. The pilot was cleared to land the airplane on runway 04L. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right off the runway, the right wing struck the ground, and the airplane turned 90 degrees before it came to rest. The FAA inspector responding to the site, found structural damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and the right elevator. The right main gear and outboard right wing tip were damaged. The FAA inspector reported that the "right main gear did not lock in place due to internal gear fracture between two teeth segments. The rod was sheared at this point. No signs of lack of hydraulic fluid or heat damage. The part was installed correctly prior to the failure." On the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) the operator reported that there was a mechanical failure of the right main gear actuator. Total accumulated time on the part was approximately 3,500 hours. A review of the maintenance records revealed that on March 12, 1999, an overhauled motor had been installed in the landing gear power pack. Gear extension and retraction tests performed during several 100-hour inspections and the last annual inspection (June 30, 2000) indicated that the gear retraction and extension checks were "normal."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportAdams Field (0nm)
Runway4L
Runway Length8273 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna TR182
Tail NumberN2225T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlpha Tango Flying Serv
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-L3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 1 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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