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August 29, 1982 · Cessna 310C · N1737H
Brunswick, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Brunswick, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 310C
Tail Number
N1737H
Operator
Alvin E Potter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL82DA250
THE PILOT EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE INFLIGHT AFTER TAKEOFF. HE HAND-CRANKED THE LANDING GEAR TO THE DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION PRIOR TO LANDING. AFTER ROLLING APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET, HE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR REVEALED THE LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCKS WERE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. THE DOWNLOCKS COULD BE OPENED WITH FINGER PRESSURE. THE NORMAL TENSION ON THE DOWNLOCKS SHOULD BE 40 TO 60 POUNDS.
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THE PILOT EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE INFLIGHT AFTER TAKEOFF. HE HAND-CRANKED THE LANDING GEAR TO THE DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION PRIOR TO LANDING. AFTER ROLLING APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET, HE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR REVEALED THE LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCKS WERE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. THE DOWNLOCKS COULD BE OPENED WITH FINGER PRESSURE. THE NORMAL TENSION ON THE DOWNLOCKS SHOULD BE 40 TO 60 POUNDS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 EDT
Nearest AirportGlynco Jetport (0nm N)
Runway7
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310C
Tail NumberN1737H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlvin E Potter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470D · Reciprocating · 260
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 10 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg