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May 8, 2007 · Cessna 210 · N9461

Sulphur, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Sulphur, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N9461
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW07LA107

The private pilot and flight instructor performed one touch-and-go and then proceeded around the traffic pattern for a second landing. Before touchdown the pilot and instructor reportedly verified the landing gear was extended by performing a visual check via a mirror mounted on the wing and also by observing the illuminated green landing gear light. Shortly after touchdown the right landing gear failed, and the right wing began to descend. The pilot attempted to "go-around" by applying full engine power. The pilot reported that the airplane "would not fly" and slid to a stop in grass near the runway. The pilot, flight instructor, and passenger exited the airplane unassisted. The airplane's right wing and right aileron sustained structural damage. The left main landing gear remained down and locked and was not affected. The reason for the collapse of the right main landing gear could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The collapsed of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On May 8, 2007, about 1425 central daylight time, a single-engine Cessna 210 airplane, N9461, was substantially damaged while landing at the Southland Field Airport (UXL), near Sulphur, Louisiana. The flight instructor, the private pilot receiving instruction, and the passenger were not injured. The airplane was registered to Smooth Air LLC., and was being operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The local flight originated from UXL at 1230. According to statements provided by the 63-year old pilot and flight instructor, upon their return from the "practice area" the pilot performed one touch-and-go and then proceeded around the traffic pattern for a second landing. Before touchdown the pilot and instructor reportedly verified the landing gear was extended by performing a visual check via a mirror mounted on the wing and also by observing the illuminated green landing gear light. Shortly after touchdown the right landing gear gave way and the right wing began to descend. The pilot attempted to "go-around" by applying full engine power. The pilot reported that the airplane "would not fly" and slid to a stop in grass near the runway. According to photographs provided to the NTSB investigator-in-charge (IIC), the airplane's right wing and right aileron sustained structural damage. The left main landing gear remained down and locked and was not affected. The reason for the reported collapsed of the right main landing gear could not be determined. At 1420, the weather observation facility at UXL reported, wind from 120 degrees at 5 knots, visibility 7 statute miles, clear of clouds, broken ceiling at 4,800 feet, temperature 82 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point 78 degrees Fahrenheit, and a barometric pressure of 30.06 inches of Mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:25 CDT
Nearest AirportSouthland Field Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN9461
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-L · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4800 ft
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time19:20
Weather SourceWFAC

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