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February 1, 2007 · Cessna 414A · N6631C

Dickinson, ND

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 1, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dickinson, ND
Aircraft
Cessna 414A
Tail Number
N6631C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07LA064

The airplane received substantial damage when the right main landing gear retracted upon landing. The pilot reported that when he attempted to lower the landing gear during approach, both main landing gear indications did not show a down and locked condition. After several attempts at recycling the landing gear, the pilot tried to use the emergency gear extension method, but both main landing gear indications were not down and locked. The pilot then contacted an individual at the airport who informed the pilot that his main gear appeared to be down. The pilot then attempted to land the airplane, during which the right main gear retracted. Post accident examination of the landing gear system revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

The undetermined failure of the emergency landing gear system and the retraction of the right main landing gear during landing.

Full Narrative

On February 1, 2007, about 1615 mountain standard time, a Cessna 414A, N6631C, piloted by a private pilot, received substantial damage when the right main landing gear retracted upon landing on runway 25 (4,700 feet by 75 feet, grooved asphalt) at Dickinson - Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK), Dickinson, North Dakota. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 business flight was operating on an instrument rules flight plan. The pilot was uninjured. The flight originated from Billings Logan International Airport, Billings, Montana, about 1445, en route to DIK. The pilot reported that as he neared DIK, he attempted to lower the landing gear. The pilot reported that he received a down and locked indication from the nose gear; however, both main landing gear did not show a down and locked indication. After several attempts at recycling the landing gear, the pilot tried to use the emergency gear extension method but still did not receive a down and locked indication for the main gear. The pilot then contacted an individual at the airport who informed the pilot that his main gear appeared to be down. The pilot then landed the airplane, during which the right main gear retracted. According the Federal Aviation Administration inspector, an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA) reported that the airplane was placed on jacks in order to cycle the landing gear system. The landing gear system operated normally, no anomalies were detected, and no repairs were made to the landing gear system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CST
Nearest AirportDickinson Muni (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length4700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 414A
Tail NumberN6631C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 325
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 22 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / -9 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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