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June 16, 2002 · Cessna P210N · N4720P

Shreveport, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Shreveport, LA
Aircraft
Cessna P210N
Tail Number
N4720P
Operator
Alyn M Brannon
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW02LA184

While on approach, the pilot lowered the landing gear, and the landing gear extended. However, the landing gear annunciator light (green), confirming the landing gear had extended and locked into position, failed to illuminate. By a visual check, the pilot confirmed the left main landing gear was extended, and the passenger confirmed the right main landing gear was extended. During a low approach over the runway, the tower controller performed a visual check of the nose landing gear, and the controller stated he was 90 percent positive the nose gear was extended. While landing on runway 32, the right main landing gear collapsed, the airplane veered to the right and came to rest upright off the right side of the runway. The right horizontal stabilizer and elevator were damaged. The reason for the right main landing gear collapse was not determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

the collapse of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On June 15, 2002, approximately 2150 central daylight time, a Cessna P210N airplane, N4720P, was substantially damaged after the right main landing gear collapsed during landing roll at the Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN), Shreveport, Louisiana. The private pilot and his passenger were not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by Tower Systems Inc., of Tustin, California. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight departed the Shawnee Municipal Airport, Shawnee, Oklahoma, approximately 2030, and was destined for Shreveport. According to the pilot, while on approach to DTN, he lowered the landing gear, and the landing gear extended. However, the landing gear annunciator light (green), confirming the landing gear had extended and locked into position, failed to illuminate. By a visual check, the pilot confirmed the left main landing gear was extended, and the passenger confirmed the right main landing gear was extended. During a low approach over the runway, the tower controller performed a visual check of the nose landing gear, and the controller stated he was 90 percent positive the nose gear was extended. While landing on runway 32, the right main landing gear collapsed, the airplane veered to the right and came to rest upright off the right side of the runway. A local fixed based operator (FBO) aircraft mechanic, who assisted in the recovery of the airplane, reported that the right horizontal stabilizer and right elevator sustained substantial damage. The reason for the right main landing gear collapse was not determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:50 CDT
Nearest AirportShreveport Downtown (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length5018 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna P210N
Tail NumberN4720P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlyn M Brannon
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-540 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind320° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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