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July 20, 2012 · Cessna T210M · N311TM

Colorado Springs, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Aircraft
Cessna T210M
Tail Number
N311TM
Operator
Aerworthy Consulting
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12LA420

The pilot said that he lowered the landing gear in preparation for landing but did not see a “GEAR SAFE” green light. He visually confirmed that the right main landing gear had not extended fully and noted red fluid on the landing gear. The pilot landed on the left main landing gear and, as the airplane slowed, it settled on the right wing tip and came to a halt. A repair facility retrieved the airplane and reported that the right hydraulic main gear down-lock actuator hose had failed. The hose appeared to have been an original installation. Other hydraulic lines had been replaced as there were three different styles of hoses noted.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Hydraulic power system-Hydraulic, main system-Failure - C

Full Narrative

On July 19, 20121, about 1900 mountain daylight time, the right main landing gear of a Cessna T210M, N311TM, failed to extend prior to landing at the City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS), Colorado Springs, Colorado. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated by Aerworthy Consulting, LLC, of Franktown, Colorado, under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions (VMC) prevailed at the time of the accident, and an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan had been filed and activated. The cross-country flight originated from Liberal (KLBL), Kansas, at 1621. After the accident, the pilot reported to the NTSB that he lowered the landing gear in preparation for landing but did not get a GEAR SAFE green light. He visually confirmed that the right main landing gear had not extended fully. Red fluid was also noted on the landing gear. When the pilot made a low pass, control tower personnel confirmed the landing gear was not fully extended. The pilot then attempted to extend the gear manually but to no avail. After burning off most of the fuel in the right tank, the pilot landed on the left main landing gear. As the airplane slowed, it settled on the right wing tip and came to a halt. Post-accident examination revealed the right elevator and horizontal stabilizer spar were broken. In a telephone conversation, the pilot said the last annual inspection of the airplane was performed on February 2, 2012, at a total time of 3,146 hours. At that time several, but not all, hydraulic lines were replaced. Beegles Aircraft Service retrieved the airplane and transported it to their facility in Greeley, Colorado, for repair. They reported finding the right hand hydraulic main gear down lock actuator hose had failed. The hose appeared to have been an original installation. Other hydraulic lines had been replaced as there were three different styles of hoses noted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 MDT
Nearest AirportColorado Springs Municipal (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length8269 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210M
Tail NumberN311TM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAerworthy Consulting
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time00:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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