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November 25, 2002 · Cessna T210M · N6026N

Lakeland, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 25, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lakeland, FL
Aircraft
Cessna T210M
Tail Number
N6026N
Operator
Tim L Stevens
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL03LA021

According to the pilot, during landing roll on runway 9 the main landing gear collapsed and the airplane settled back to the runway. The pilot had completed a pre-landing check which included a down and lock landing indication of the landing gear. Examination of the main landing gear electrically driven hydraulic power pack revealed that it operated normally. No prior mechanical or flight control problems were reported by the pilot before the accident flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

The collapse of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On November 24, 2002, at 2145 eastern standard time, a Cessna T210M, N6026N, registered to and operated by Wildcat Flying Service, had a landing gear collapse on landing roll at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland, Florida. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The air transport pilot was not injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight departed Charleston Air force Base, South Carolina on November 24, 2002 at 1930. According to the pilot, during the approach to runway 9 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport the landing checklist was completed which included the landing gear down and locked indication. On landing roll on runway 9 the main landing gear collapsed settled back on the tail and ground looped. The nose gear of the airplane remained down and locked. Examination of the airplane revealed both wing tips had heavy scrape damage. The left horizontal stabilizer had stringer and spar damage. Examination of the main landing gear electrically driven hydraulic power pack revealed that it operated normally. No prior mechanical or flight control problems were reported by the pilot before the accident flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:45 EST
Nearest AirportLakeland Linder Regional (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210M
Tail NumberN6026N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTim L Stevens
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · T530-520R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 54
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time12:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data