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September 7, 2008 · Cessna 210 · N6515X

Pagosa Springs, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 7, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pagosa Springs, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N6515X
Operator
Steven M Dauenhauer
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08LA153

Prior to landing, the pilot attempted to lower the landing gear with the gear switch in the cockpit. The "gear would not extend down with [the] switch, therefore, I used the hand pump and it extended down 25 percent were it stopped." The pilot contacted a mechanic via cell phone and the mechanic advised him the problem could not be fixed while flying. The pilot landed the airplane with the landing gear partially retracted. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the airplane and landing gear system. No anomalies were noted with the landing gear system. The reason for the occurrence was not determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined - C

Full Narrative

On September 7, 2008, at 1245 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 210 single-engine airplane, N6515X, sustained substantial damage when the main landing gear collapsed during the landing roll at the Stevens Field Airport (PSO), Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight departed Santa Rosa, New Mexico, at 0950, and was destined for PSO. According to the pilot, he attempted to lower the landing gear prior to landing with the gear switch in the cockpit. The "gear would not extend down with [the] switch, therefore, I used the hand pump and it extended down 25 percent were it stopped." The pilot contacted a mechanic via cell phone and the mechanic advised him the problem could not be fixed while flying. The pilot landed the airplane with the landing gear partially retracted. During the landing, the main landing gear collapsed and the airplane exited the right side of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator were bent. On October 1, 2008, a Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the airplane and landing gear system. No anomalies were noted with the landing gear system. The reason for the occurrence was not determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 MDT
Nearest AirportStevens Field Airport (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length8100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN6515X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSteven M Dauenhauer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time12:45
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data