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September 6, 2005 · Cessna 182T · N2426S

Houston, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182T
Tail Number
N2426S
Operator
James a Davenport
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW05CA206

The 1,000-hour pilot was conducting a local personal flight. Shortly after takeoff, while retracting the landing gear, the pilot did not receive a gear-up indicator light. After numerous attempts to extend the landing gear, the pilot elected to fly to a local airport equipped with emergency fire and rescue personnel and equipment. An in-flight visual inspection by another airplane reveled the landing gear was not in a down and locked position. The pilot performed a gear-up landing on the runway and the airplane came to rest with the left wing and horizontal stabilizer resting on the ground. Examination of the nose landing gear revealed that the hydraulic line, part number S2178-4-0102, had separated from the fitting to the nose landing gear actuator. Inspectors were unable to locate records on the last hydraulic line replacement.

NTSB Probable Cause

The gear-up landing as result of the separation of the hydraulic line in the landing gear extension system.

Full Narrative

This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:18 CDT
Nearest AirportEllington Field (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182T
Tail NumberN2426S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames a Davenport
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data