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November 29, 2013 · Cessna 210 · N6575X

Florence, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 29, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Florence, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 210 (1960)
Tail Number
N6575X
Operator
Eric Baldwin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14LA059

The pilot reported that the landing gear actuator had been rebuilt and that all ground tests were uneventful. During the takeoff for the maintenance test flight, the landing gear retracted normally. However, when selected to the extend position for landing, the left and right main landing gear would not extend. The nosewheel landing gear did extend and lock in the down position. The pilot's numerous attempts to raise or lower the main landing gear were unsuccessful. The pilot initiated a partial gear-up landing, and, during the landing, the left horizontal stabilizer struck the runway. Multiple attempts to retract or extend the landing gear during postaccident examinations were unsuccessful. During functional tests of the hydraulic power pack, the power pack extended the landing gear; however, it did not extend or retract the flaps. In addition, the power pack did not retract the landing gear or build up any pressure with the hand pump. Further examination of the hydraulic pack revealed that the No. 1 thermal relief valve lost pressure after it was relieved and that four poppet assemblies did not hold pressure.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the hydraulic power pack, which prevented the extension of the landing gear and resulted in a partial gear-up landing.

Full Narrative

On November 29, 2013, about 1500 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 210, N6575X, was substantially damaged during landing at the Florence Municipal Airport (6S2), Florence, Oregon. The airplane was registered to a private individual and operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The airline transport pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight. The local flight originated from 6S2 about 1400. The pilot reported that prior to the flight, the landing gear actuator was rebuilt and all subsequent ground tests were uneventful. The pilot and passenger proceeded to conduct a local maintenance test flight. During the flight, the landing gear retracted normally, however, when it was extended, the left and right main landing gear would not extend. The pilot stated that the nose wheel landing gear was extended and locked in the down position, and that despite numerous attempts he was unable to raise or lower the landing gear. The pilot initiated a partial gear up landing to Runway 33. During the landing roll the left horizontal stabilizer struck the runway. Postaccident examination of the airplane by the pilot revealed that the left horizontal stabilizer and elevator were bent upward about 10 degrees. The airplane was recovered to a secure location for further examination. Examination of the airframe by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector was conducted on December 19, 2013, at the owner's hangar. The airplane was placed on jacks and a hydraulic mule was attached to the hydraulic system. Despite multiple attempts, the landing gear would not retract or extend. The hydraulic power pack was subsequently removed and retained for further examination. The hydraulic power pack, part number EA1332-1, serial number 699, was examined by APPH, Wichita, Kansas, under the supervision of an FAA inspector. The examination revealed that all safety wire was intact and no evidence of system contamination was found. The power pack was placed on a test bench and functionally tested using the Cessna 210 Service Manual instructions. During the test, the system would allow the landing gear to be extended, however, would not allow the flaps to be extended or retracted. In addition, the unit did not allow the landing gear to be retracted or build up any pressure with the hand pump. Further examination of the hydraulic pack revealed that the number one thermal relief valve lost pressure after it was relieved. Four poppet assemblies did not retain pressure during the test. In addition, the hand pump assembly spring was not correct for the make/model hydraulic power pack. No additional anomalies were noted during the examination. Review of the maintenance logbook records for the airplane revealed that an entry dated April 8, 2013, at tach time of 1,854.9 hours and airframe total time of 1,885.7 hours, stated in part "….repaired leak in hydraulic power pack." No further entries were noted within the logbook regarding the hydraulic power pack.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PST
Nearest AirportFlorence Municiple (6837nm ENE)
Runway33
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN6575X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEric Baldwin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-E · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 4 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 45 C
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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