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February 4, 2003 · Cessna 210L · N22432

Morrilton, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 4, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Morrilton, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 210L
Tail Number
N22432
Operator
Marvin Perry Hinton
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW03LA094

The aircraft was substantially damaged during a gear-up landing on the grass adjacent to Runway 21. The 2,000-hour pilot reported that he "lowered" the landing gear handle to configure the aircraft for landing at Morrilton. According to the pilot, the gear began to extend and then stopped. The pilot checked the circuit breaker that controlled the electric hydraulic pump, and found it to be engaged. He then cycled the gear switch to no avail. The pilot flew over the airport and received visual confirmation from ground personnel that the nose landing gear was in the down position, but both main landing gear were "half way down." After attempting to use the emergency landing gear hand pump to no avail, the pilot elected to perform a gear-up landing. Examination of the aircraft by the pilot revealed hydraulic fluid in and around the nose gear wheel well. Upon closer examination, the flex line to the nose gear hydraulic cylinder was observed to be chaffed and ruptured. The ruptured flex line allowed all of the hydraulic fluid to be pumped overboard and rendered both the electric primary pump and the hand operated emergency pump inoperative.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the main landing gear to extend and lock, as a result of a hydraulic fluid leak caused by a chaffed and ruptured flex line.

Full Narrative

On February 4, 2003, at approximately 1400 central standard time, a Cessna 210L single-engine airplane, N22432, registered to and operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged during a gear-up landing on Runway 21 at the Petit Jean Park Airport, near Morrilton, Arkansas. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The local flight originated at 1345 from Ozark, Arkansas. The 2,000-hour pilot reported in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), that he "lowered" the landing gear handle to configure the aircraft for landing at Morrilton. According to the pilot, the gear began to extend and then stopped. The pilot checked the circuit breaker that controlled the electric hydraulic pump, and found it to be engaged. He then cycled the gear switch to no avail. The pilot flew over the airport and received visual confirmation from ground personnel that the nose landing gear was in the down position, but both main landing gear were "half way down." After attempting to use the emergency landing gear hand pump to no avail, the pilot elected to perform a gear-up landing on the grass. Upon touchdown, the left wing tip touched the ground and the aircraft spun 180 degrees. The aircraft collided with the airport fence, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and the horizontal stabilizer. A review of the aircraft logbook revealed that the last annual inspection was completed on July 5, 2002, and on February 5, 2002, the hydraulic power pack was overhauled. Examination of the aircraft by the pilot revealed the presence of hydraulic fluid in and around the nose landing gear wheel well. Upon closer examination, the flex line to the nose gear hydraulic cylinder was observed to be chaffed and ruptured. The ruptured flex line allowed the hydraulic fluid to be pumped overboard and rendered both the electric primary pump and the hand operated emergency pump inoperative.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CST
Nearest AirportPetit Jean Park (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length5853 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210L
Tail NumberN22432
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMarvin Perry Hinton
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-L8B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 18 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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