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February 7, 2008 · Cessna C-172RG · N6562V

Chamblee, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 7, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chamblee, GA
Aircraft
Cessna C-172RG
Tail Number
N6562V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08LA053

According to the certified flight instructor (CFI), he and the pilot-rated student were approaching to land on runway 20R. After completing the pre-landing checklist they checked the under-wing mirror and noticed that the main landing gear were not down and locked. They made every attempt to lower the gear but were unsuccessful. During landing the right main landing gear collapsed buckling the right elevator. Both occupants egressed the airplane without injury. Examination of the landing gear by an FAA Inspector found the nose gear Actuator O-ring cracked and leaking hydraulic fluid and all fluid had been exhausted.

NTSB Probable Cause

A cracked nose gear actuator o-ring resulting in hydraulic fluid exhaustion, and collapse of the main gear.

Full Narrative

On February 7, 2008, about 1815 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172RG, N6562V, registered to and operated by Aviation Atlanta Inc., had the right main landing gear collapse during landing at the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) in Chamblee, Georgia. The instructional flight was operated under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and pilot rated student reported no injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight departed from PDK on a local training flight on February 7, 2008, about 1530. According to the CFI, he and the pilot rated student were approaching to land on runway 20R. After completing the pre-landing checklist they checked the under-wing mirror and noticed that the main landing gear were not down and locked. They made every attempt to lower the gear but were unsuccessful. During landing the right main landing gear collapsed buckling the right elevator. Both occupants egressed the airplane without injury. Examination of the landing gear by an FAA Inspector found the nose gear Actuator O-ring cracked and leaking hydraulic fluid and all fluid had been exhausted..

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 EST
Nearest AirportDekalb-Peachtree Airport (0nm)
Runway20R
Runway Length3746 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna C-172RG
Tail NumberN6562V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-F1AG · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 36 C
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time22:58
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data