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February 17, 2013 · Cessna T310R R · N4941J

Casper, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 17, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Casper, WY
Aircraft
Cessna T310R R (1976)
Tail Number
N4941J
Operator
Bravenec Daniel W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13LA132

After takeoff, while retracting the landing gear, the pilot heard an unusual banging sound on the right side of the airplane. The right main landing gear did not fully retract. The pilot cycled the gear. When he did not get an indication that the landing gear was in the down and locked position, he attempted to manually extend the gear; however, this was not successful. Upon landing, the airplane experienced a right main landing gear collapse. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right main gear bracket assembly had separated from its wing attachment point fitting. Further, the torque tube bearing would not rotate and lacked lubrication. It is likely that with no rotation in the bearing, the attachment fitting became worn with each cycle and reached a point where it could no longer support the load applied and separated.

NTSB Probable Cause

The separation of the right main gear bracket assembly from its wing attachment fitting due to lack of lubrication of the torque tube bearing.

Full Narrative

On February 17, 2013, about 1530 mountain standard time, a Cessna T310R, N4941J, sustained substantial damage during landing at the Casper Natrona County International Airport (CPR) Casper, Wyoming. The airplane was registered and operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight which was originating at the time of the accident with a planned destination of Sheridan County Airport, Sheridan, Wyoming. According to the pilot, after takeoff he selected the landing gear in the up position and heard an unusual banging sound on the right side of the airplane. The right main landing gear did not fully retract. The pilot cycled the landing gear but the right main landing gear continued to indicate not down and locked. The pilot referenced the emergency landing gear extension procedure and attempted to manually extend the landing gear. All attempts to get the landing gear down and locked were unsuccessful. The pilot declared an emergency and flew a low approach back at CPR, to have the landing gear visually checked. The tower replied that all three landing gear appeared to be down and locked. Upon landing, the right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane slid and made a 180 degree turn prior to stopping. Examination by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the right horizontal stabilizer sustained substantial damage. He further identified, with the assistance of a certified mechanic, that the right main gear bracket assembly, gear torque tube bearing was separated from the wing attachment fitting, which prevented the right main landing gear to extend to the down and locked position. Further examination of the torque tube bearing by a certified mechanic, observed that it would not rotate and its inner support structure was dry of grease. The FAA Inspector's review of the airplane maintenance records revealed that all appropriate inspections were accomplished and no regulatory issues noted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MST
Nearest AirportCasper/Natrona County Int'L (0nm N)
Runway03
Runway Length10165 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T310R R
Tail NumberN4941J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBravenec Daniel W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 300 | Cont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 3 C
Altimeter29.65 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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