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March 27, 2003 · Cessna 310 · N244S

Dyersburg, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Dyersburg, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 310
Tail Number
N244S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL03LA069

Upon touchdown, the pilot felt the right main gear unlock. On the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right as the landing gear slowly started to collapse. Efforts by the pilot to remain on the runway failed. The airplane veered off the right side of runway 22 into the mud. The pilot did not report the airplane having any mechanical problems before the flight. Examination of the airplane revealed the right main gear collapsed. According to the repair facility, Tennessee Aircraft Services, the airplane was in storage for 10 years. No maintenance records were recovered.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was muddy terrain conditions.

Full Narrative

On March 27, 2003 at 1008 central standard time, a Cessna 310, N244S, registered to and operated by a private pilot, right main landing gear collapsed during an attempted landing on runway 22 at Dyersburg Municipal Airport, Dyersburg Tennessee. The personal flight was operated under the provision of Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained minor damage, and there were no injuries to the pilot or two passengers. The flight originated from Johnson City Airport, Johnson City, Tennessee, at 0900 on March 27, 2003. The purpose of the personal flight was undetermined. According to the pilot, upon touchdown he felt the right main gear unlock. On the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right as the landing gear slowly started to collapse. Efforts by the pilot to remain on the runway failed. The plane veered off the right side of runway 22, and into the mud. The pilot stated that it was approximately 175 yards after the touchdown point when the right main landing gear collapsed. The pilot did not report the airplane having any mechanical problems before and during the flight. Examination of the airplane revealed the right main gear collapsed. According to the repair facility, Tennessee Aircraft Services, the airplane was in storage for 10 years, and no maintenance records were available for the airframe repairs. The pilot also failed to respond to written requests for post-accident information.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:08 CST
Nearest AirportDyersburg Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 310
Tail NumberN244S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 52
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data