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July 31, 2005 · Cessna 210A · N9468X

San Diego, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Diego, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 210A
Tail Number
N9468X
Operator
Richard M Palmer
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX05LA251

The partially extended landing gear collapsed during rollout on the runway. No evidence of a mechanical malfunction was noted with the landing gear system during the pilot's flight. The pilot said that on approach he was distracted while looking for another airplane, and he did not observe whether the green gear down light was illuminated after he extended the landing gear. He increased engine power in anticipation of performing a go-around, then located the other airplane, whereupon he closed the throttle and landed. Seconds later during rollout, the airplane's landing gear collapsed. Airport management reported that the airplane was subsequently hoisted up by a crane, the landing gear was manually extended into the locked position, and the airplane was rolled off the runway. The landing gear extension system and the related gear warning horn were functionally examined after the accident with no anomalies found.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was fully extended prior to landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.

Full Narrative

On July 30, 2005, about 2002 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 210A, N9468X, landed on runway 27R at the Gillespie Field, San Diego, California, with the landing gear partially extended. During rollout, the landing gear collapsed. The airplane was owned by a private individual, and it was substantially damaged. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the personal flight, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight was performed under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, and it originated from Long Beach, California, about 1730. The pilot reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that earlier during the week the landing gear had been examined. Thereafter, he flew the borrowed airplane to Long Beach. No evidence of a mechanical malfunction was noted with the landing gear system during his takeoff from Long Beach. According to the pilot, on approach to the Gillespie Field he was distracted, and he did not observe whether the green gear down light was illuminating after he extended the landing gear. When the pilot reduced the throttle during the approach, he did not hear any gear warning horn. During the landing rollout, the partially extended landing gear collapsed, and the horizontal stabilizer bent upon impacting the runway. In the pilot's completed "Aircraft Accident Report" he indicated that during his approach for landing he was advised of another airplane ahead and below his position. The pilot reported that he was unable to locate the other airplane until he was on final approach. The other airplane made a long landing on the runway, which resulted in the accident pilot adding engine power for a possible go-around. The pilot reported "at that moment" the other airplane turned off the runway, and he was cleared to land. The pilot closed the throttle, flared, and touched down on the main wheels. Shortly after that he allowed the nose wheel to touch down, and the main landing gear collapsed. The airport manager reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that under her direction the accident airplane was removed from the runway. A crane hoisted the airplane up and the landing gear was extended. The airplane was rolled off the runway without further difficulty. On August 8, 2005, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) coordinator verbally reported to the Safety Board investigator that the airplane had been examined. The landing gear was hydraulically raised and lowered. No anomalies were noted with its operation. The landing gear warning horn system was also functionally examined, and it operated normally.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:02 PDT
Nearest AirportGillespie Field (0nm)
Runway27R
Runway Length5341 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210A
Tail NumberN9468X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard M Palmer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470E · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind270° @ 8 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time02:47
Weather SourceWFAC

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