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October 11, 1982 · Cessna 414A · N6599C
San Antonio, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 414A
Tail Number
N6599C
Operator
Continental Florial Greens
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA014
AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO GET AN UP-AND-LOCKED INDICATION AFTER ATTEMPTING TO RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR. HE EXTENDED THE GEAR AND GOT A SAFE INDICATION (DOWN-AND-LOCKED). HE RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT AND LANDED. WHILE TAXIING OFF THE RUNWAY, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR, DOWN LOCK ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE.
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AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO GET AN UP-AND-LOCKED INDICATION AFTER ATTEMPTING TO RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR. HE EXTENDED THE GEAR AND GOT A SAFE INDICATION (DOWN-AND-LOCKED). HE RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT AND LANDED. WHILE TAXIING OFF THE RUNWAY, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR, DOWN LOCK ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:47 CDT
Nearest AirportSan Antonio Inter (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 414A
Tail NumberN6599C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorContinental Florial Greens
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 15 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg