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December 6, 1982 · Cessna 210L · N1666X
Jacksonville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 6, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 210L
Tail Number
N1666X
Operator
David M Higgins
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA83LA044
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR USING BOTH NORMAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. ALL ATTEMPTS TO LOWER THE GEAR WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE PILOT LANDED GEAR UP ON A FOAMED RUNWAY. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE LANDING GEAR POWER PACK SOLENOID, PART NO. 1280830-1 HAD BECOME STRUCK WITH PREVENTED THE LANDING GEAR FROM EXTENDING. CESSNA AIRCRAFT ISSUED SERVICE LETTER SE-76-24, DATED 11/22/76, RECOMMENDING REPLACEMENT OF THE ABOVE POWER PACK SOLENOID WITH A NEW IMPROVED MODEL, PART NO. 9881201-1 AT THE NEXT 1000 HOUR OVERHAUL OR ANNUAL INSPECTION, WHICHEVER CAME FIRST. THE LAST ANNUAL/PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED ON 11/15/82.
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THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR USING BOTH NORMAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. ALL ATTEMPTS TO LOWER THE GEAR WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE PILOT LANDED GEAR UP ON A FOAMED RUNWAY. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE LANDING GEAR POWER PACK SOLENOID, PART NO. 1280830-1 HAD BECOME STRUCK WITH PREVENTED THE LANDING GEAR FROM EXTENDING. CESSNA AIRCRAFT ISSUED SERVICE LETTER SE-76-24, DATED 11/22/76, RECOMMENDING REPLACEMENT OF THE ABOVE POWER PACK SOLENOID WITH A NEW IMPROVED MODEL, PART NO. 9881201-1 AT THE NEXT 1000 HOUR OVERHAUL OR ANNUAL INSPECTION, WHICHEVER CAME FIRST. THE LAST ANNUAL/PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED ON 11/15/82.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:55 EST
Nearest AirportCraig Municipal (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length4007 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210L
Tail NumberN1666X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid M Higgins
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 5 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 2300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg