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December 25, 2006 · Cessna T210M · N6051N

Broomfield, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 25, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Broomfield, CO
Aircraft
Cessna T210M
Tail Number
N6051N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN07CA039

According to the pilot, the landing gear would not extend while attempting to land. The pilot elected to divert to another airport while he attempted to trouble-shoot the landing gear issue. The pilot was able to get the nose landing gear to extend but was unable to extend the main landing gear. The pilot performed a normal landing with the main landing gear up and the nose wheel extended. The airplane came to rest, canted to the left with the left wing resting in the snow, resulting in substantial damage. Examination of the airplane revealed that the hydraulic hose for the landing gear system had failed, resulting in the loss of hydraulic fluid. A review of the maintenance records revealed no evidence that the hose had ever been replaced. Cessna Aircraft Company issued Service Bulletin SEB92-8, with regard to the replacement of hydraulic landing gear hoses. In addition, the Cessna Model 210 and T210 service manual states that the hydraulic hoses should be replaced every 5 years. An examination of the remaining systems revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

the failure of the mechanic to comply with the required replacement schedule resulting in the failure of the hydraulic line and the resulting gear up landing.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, the landing gear would not extend while attempting to land in Aspen, Colorado. The pilot elected to divert to Jefferson County Airport while he attempted to trouble-shoot the landing gear issue. The pilot was able to get the nose landing gear to extend but was unable to extend the main landing gear. The pilot performed a normal landing to runway 29R (9,000 feet by 100 feet, asphalt) with the main landing gear up and the nose wheel extended. The airplane came to rest, canted to the left with the left wing resting in the snow. The left horizontal stabilizer was crushed up, during the landing bending the spar. Examination of the airplane revealed that the hydraulic hose for the landing gear system (part number 52178-4-0095A) had failed, resulting in the loss of hydraulic fluid. A review of the maintenance records revealed no evidence that the hose had ever been replaced. On April 17, 1992, Cessna Aircraft Company issued Service Bulletin (SB) SEB92-8, with regard to the replacement of hydraulic landing gear hoses. The SB stated that compliance is "mandatory; shall be accomplished within the next 100 hours of operation or at the next annual inspection, whichever occurs first..." In addition, the Cessna Model 210 and T210 service manual states that the hydraulic hoses should be replaced every 5 years. An examination of the remaining airplane systems revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 MST
Nearest AirportJefferson County Airport (1nm)
Runway29R
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210M
Tail NumberN6051N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 18 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 14000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 23 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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