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November 25, 2003 · Cessna 560XL · N632QS

Savannah, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
November 25, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Savannah, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 560XL
Tail Number
N632QS
Operator
Net Jets
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ATL04IA048

According to the captain, the flight was uneventful until the flight was on final approach to land on runway 21 at the destination airport. After completing the landing checklist, the captain observed the main landing gear position indicator lights were illuminated indicating that the main landing gear was down and locked. The nose gear position indicator light was illuminated indicating that the nose gear was unlocked, and the hydraulic system was still operating. The captain aborted the approach, and executed a go-around. During the go-around, the hydraulic caution lights illuminated. The captain contacted the Beaufort approach to advise them of the situation. The captain then requested to fly by the Beaufort control tower to visually confirm the nose landing gear position. The control tower confirmed the main landing gear was extended and the nose gear was retracted. The captain declared an emergency, and was given radar vectors, and diverted to Savannah International Airport, where an emergency landing on runway 9 was performed. Post-examination of the airplane revealed the nose wheel doors were scraped and the nose wheel tire was blown. The pilot did not report any flight control malfunctions. A total of eighteen laboratory physical tests, a kinematic study, several general inspections, and a conformity check were conducted in an effort to duplicate the condition that occurred on 560-5132. Seven tests were performed on a nose gear assembly from a Cessna test article. Eleven tests were performed on the nose gear assembly from 560-5132, including leak tests and service procedure tests. During the laboratory environment test, the field failure could not be duplicated.

NTSB Probable Cause

The malfunction of the nose wheel gear for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On November 25, 2003, at 1700 eastern standard time, a Cessna 560XL, N632QS, registered to and operated by Netjets Sales Inc., landed gear-up at Savannah International Airport, Savannah, Georgia. The Non-Scheduled passenger flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Part 135 with an instrument flight plan filed. The captain, first officer, and two passengers were not injured. The airplane sustained minor damage. The flight departed Palwaukee Municipal Airport, Chicago, Illinois on November 25, 2003 at 1318 central standard time. According to the captain, the purpose of the flight was a cross-country from Palwaukee, Illinois to Hilton Head, South Carolina. The flight was uneventful until final approach to land on runway 21 at the destination airport. After completing the landing checklist the captain observed the main landing gear position indicator lights were illuminated indicating that the main landing gear was down and locked. The nose gear position indicator light was illuminated indicating that the nose gear was unlocked, and the hydraulic system was still operating. The captain aborted the approach, and executed a go-around. During the go-around the hydraulic caution lights illuminated. The captain contacted the Beaufort approach to advise them of the situation. The captain then requested to fly-by the Beaufort control tower to visually confirm the nose landing gear position. The control tower confirmed the main landing gear was extended and the nose gear was retracted. The captain declared an emergency, and was given radar vectors to Savannah International Airport, where an emergency landing on runway 9 was performed. Post-examination of the airplane revealed, the nose wheel doors were scraped and the nose wheel tire was blown. The pilot did not report any flight control malfunctions. A total of eighteen laboratory physical tests, a kinematic study, several general inspections, and a conformity check were conducted in an effort to duplicate the condition that occurred on 560-5132. Seven tests were preformed on a nose gear assembly from a Cessna test article. Eleven tests were performed on the nose ear assembly from 560-5132, including leak tests and service procedure tests. During the laboratory environment test the field failure could not be duplicated.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time17:00 EST
Nearest AirportSavannah International (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length9351 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 560XL
Tail NumberN632QS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorNet Jets
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · 545 A · Turbojet · 3786
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 43 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 41 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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