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February 2, 1982 · Cessna T210N · N6618N
Dryden, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 2, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dryden, TX
Aircraft
Cessna T210N
Tail Number
N6618N
Operator
Robert J Kelley
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82DA054
THE PILOT OBSERVED THE LEFT MAIN GEAR EXTEND BUT DID NOT CHECK THE LANDING GEAR POSITION INDICATOR. THE MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED DURING LANDING ROLL WHILE THE NOSE GEAR REMAINED DOWN AND LOCKED. INSPECTION REVEALED THE WARNING HORN DID NOT ACTIVATE DUE TO SOME BURNED OUT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND THE GEAR DID NOT COME DOWN DUE TO AN INTERMITTENT SOLENOID WHICH ACTIVATES THE HYDRAULIC PUMP TO SUPPLY PRESSURE FOR GEAR OPERATION.
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THE PILOT OBSERVED THE LEFT MAIN GEAR EXTEND BUT DID NOT CHECK THE LANDING GEAR POSITION INDICATOR. THE MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED DURING LANDING ROLL WHILE THE NOSE GEAR REMAINED DOWN AND LOCKED. INSPECTION REVEALED THE WARNING HORN DID NOT ACTIVATE DUE TO SOME BURNED OUT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND THE GEAR DID NOT COME DOWN DUE TO AN INTERMITTENT SOLENOID WHICH ACTIVATES THE HYDRAULIC PUMP TO SUPPLY PRESSURE FOR GEAR OPERATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CST
Nearest AirportTerrell County (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length4525 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210N
Tail NumberN6618N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert J Kelley
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-L · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 15 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter0