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July 1, 2009 · Cessna T210L · N2118S

Santa Teresa, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Teresa, NM
Aircraft
Cessna T210L
Tail Number
N2118S
Operator
Advanced Security Contractors
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09LA417

The pilot reported that he lowered the landing gear handle on downwind to land and heard the gear cycle down. He told investigators that he could not recall if he saw green, gear down indicator lights. While in the landing flare he heard someone call "gear, gear" on the radio, but it was too late for him to go around. The left main gear collapsed on touchdown and the airplane exited the side of the runway, substantially damaging the horizontal stabilizer and elevator. No anomalies were found with the landing gear indicator lights during the post accident inspections. Following four additional gear malfunctions, the landing gear accumulator was found to leak, allowing air into the hydraulic system. The seals from the accumulator were not retained and the reason for the failure of the seals was not determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status of the landing gear.

Full Narrative

On July 1, 2009, at 0830 mountain daylight time, a Cessna T210L airplane, N2118S, was substantially damaged during landing at Dona Ana County Airport (5T6), Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The private pilot was not injured. The flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 without a flight plan. The flight originated at Cielo Dorado Estates Airport (TA50), El Paso, Texas, and was terminating at the time of the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot reported he lowered the landing gear handle on downwind to land and heard the gear cycle down. He told the investigator he could not recall if he saw green, gear down indicator lights. While in the landing flare he heard someone call "gear, gear" on the radio, but it was too late for him to go around. The left main gear collapsed on touchdown and the airplane exited the side of the runway. The pilot did not recall hearing the gear warning horn prior to landing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and the elevator. The right main and nose landing gear were found in a down and locked position and the left main was in the gear well. During initial inspection by FAA investigators the left landing gear did not extend fully and lock into position during manual extension, but the gear operated correctly and did lock down when hydraulic power was applied to the system. The hydraulic system was found to be properly serviced and the three gear indicator lights operated properly when the gear was extended and locked. The airplane was taken to a repair station and the landing gear was examined further. No abnormalities were found with the airplane at that time. The witness who made the radio call of “gear, gear” could not be located. In the months after the accident, and following the repairs to the airplane, the pilot had four additional landing gear malfunctions and failures to extend. He said he had to manually extend the gear during each instance. After the fourth occurrence, the nose gear up-lock actuator and the landing gear accumulator were removed and resealed. The seal in the landing gear accumulator was found to leak. The accumulator requires gaseous nitrogen or dry air. The seals from the accumulator were not retained by maintenance personnel and were not available for examination by investigators. The reason for the failure of the seals was not determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 MDT
Nearest AirportDona Ana County Airport (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210L
Tail NumberN2118S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAdvanced Security Contractors
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.73 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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