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November 24, 2014 · Cessna T210 N · N610KC

Tampa, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 24, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tampa, FL
Aircraft
Cessna T210 N (1981)
Tail Number
N610KC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15LA058

According to the commercial pilot, during the approach to land after the personal flight, he observed that the green landing gear indicator light was illuminated. He further reported that the gear warning horn did not sound before touchdown. During the landing, the left main landing gear (MLG) collapsed, and the left wing sank toward the runway. The pilot applied full power; however, the airplane had insufficient airspeed to climb out of ground effect, and it subsequently impacted the runway and then came to rest. Postaccident examination revealed that the landing gear handle was in the "down" position and that the nose landing gear and right MLG were extended and locked. Testing revealed that the landing gear retracted and extended normally with no mechanical abnormalities or malfunctions noted. Although a video recorded by an airport security camera showed the airplane crossing the runway threshold with both the left and right MLG down, it could not be determined if they were in the "locked" position. The reason for the collapse of the left MLG could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.

Full Narrative

On November 24, 2014, about 1107 eastern standard time, a Cessna T210N, N610KC, experienced a left main landing gear collapse and runway excursion during landing at Peter O. Knight Airport (TPF), Tampa, Florida. The certificated commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer, and the left wing tip. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the aerial observation flight that departed Bartow Municipal Airport (BOW), Bartow, Florida, about 1030. The airplane was registered to and operated by U.S. Imaging Inc under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.The pilot reported that the he entered a left base and about 4 miles from the airport he extended the landing gear to the "DOWN" position. He observed the green landing gear indicator light, which indicated that the landing gear was in the down and locked position. He further reported that at no time during the approach, did the gear audible warning horn sound to alert the pilot of an unsafe landing gear condition. After touchdown he felt "the left side of the plane sink" and he immediately applied full power. However, due to the insufficient airspeed he decided to perform the "emergency landing." He further reported that no work had been performed to the landing gear prior to the accident. Initial examination by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the landing gear handle was in the "DOWN" position and the nose landing gear and right main landing gear were extended and in the locked positions. The airplane was raised and the left main landing gear extended and locked into place. The airplane was subsequently towed to a ramp. A follow-on examination of the airplane's landing gear system by another FAA inspector revealed that the gear retraction and extension system operated as intended. During the examination the gear horn was audibly observed sounding regardless of the throttle position. No other abnormalities or malfunctions were detected that would have precluded normal operation. Examination of airport security video revealed the airplane crossing the runway threshold while still in flight about 1107. The video revealed the airplane's main landing gear was down; however, it could not be conclusively determined if it was "locked" into place. Immediately after touchdown, the left side of the airplane was observed settling to the runway. Approximately 1 second later, the airplane became airborne again and continued out of the camera's recordable view. A second security camera recording captured the airplane on the paved portion of the runway in a left wing low attitude. The airplane continued down the runway until veering to the left, facing the camera, and coming to rest.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:07 EST
Nearest AirportPeter O Knight (0nm NNW)
Runway22
Runway Length3580 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210 N
Tail NumberN610KC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental Motors · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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