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February 11, 2006 · Cessna P210N · N6504P

Sarasota, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sarasota, FL
Aircraft
Cessna P210N
Tail Number
N6504P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA06LA051

The pilot stated that after takeoff the flight proceeded to the destination airport where he lowered the landing gear. All landing gears were down and locked, and he visually verified by a mirror that the nose and left main landing gears were down. The landing was reported to be "...firm but not a hard landing", and as the nose lowered, he heard the propeller contact the runway. Postaccident landing gear retraction and extensions testing revealed no discrepancies. The "down switches and warning horn operated normally." Disassembly of the nose gear down lock mechanism revealed no discrepancies. The hydraulic reservoir was full, and there was no hydraulic fluid leakage or nose landing gear structural failure. Slight movement between the 2 down lock hooks was noted, but no locking or binding was noted. The electrical strip at the top of the nose landing gear was noted to be oily and dirty where the nose landing gear down switch wires were connected, and a protective rubber cover contained a small amount of oil and dirt.

NTSB Probable Cause

The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On February 11, 2006, about 1418 eastern standard time, a Cessna P210N, N6504P, registered to and operated by a private individual, experienced collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll at the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport, Sarasota, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight from Okeechobee County Airport, Okeechobee, Florida, to Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport. The airplane was substantially damaged and the commercial-rated pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated about 1330, from Okeechobee County Airport. The pilot stated that after takeoff the flight proceeded to the destination airport where he was cleared to land on runway 14. He reported he lowered the landing gear and confirmed he had a green landing gear extended light and he visually saw that the nose and left main landing gears were down. He turned onto final approach and reported the landing was "...firm but not a hard landing." As the nose lowered he heard the propeller contact the runway and the airplane slid to a stop. Postaccident examination of the airplane was performed by an FAA airworthiness inspector following recovery. The airplane was placed on jacks, and gear retraction and extension tests were performed. No discrepancies were noted with the retraction and rigging tests. The "down switches and warning horn operated normally." Disassembly of the nose gear down lock mechanism revealed no discrepancies. The hydraulic reservoir was full, and there was no hydraulic fluid leakage or nose landing gear structural failure. Slight movement between the 2 down lock hooks was noted, but no locking or binding was noted. The electrical strip at the top of the nose landing gear was noted to be oily and dirty where the nose landing gear down switch wires were connected, and a protective rubber cover contained a small amount of oil and dirt.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:18 EST
Nearest AirportSarasota/Bradenton Int'L (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length9503 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna P210N
Tail NumberN6504P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-P · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6

People & Injuries

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

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 18 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time19:22
Weather SourceWFAC

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