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December 18, 2014 · Cessna 310J · N700MA

San Antonio, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 18, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 310J (1965)
Tail Number
N700MA
Operator
Alpha Tango Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15LA089

The pilot reported that, after departure, he noticed that the landing gear did not retract as usual. He began to troubleshoot the problem and actuated the gear-down lever. The landing gear did not extend, and the green landing gear light in the cockpit did not illuminate. He recycled the landing gear, but the gear still did not extend. The pilot continued to the destination airport and asked an air traffic controller to observe the position of the landing gear. The controller reported that the gear appeared to be down and cleared the flight to land. During the end of the landing roll, the left landing gear retracted, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing spar. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the landing gear compartment was dirty and covered in oil and debris. However, the examination did not reveal the reason for the landing gear retraction.

NTSB Probable Cause

The retraction of the left main landing gear after landing for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.

Full Narrative

On December 18, 2014, at 1723 central standard time, a Cessna 310J airplane, N700MA, experienced a left main landing gear collapse after landing at the San Antonio International Airport (KSAT), San Antonio, Texas. The pilot and two passengers were not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was registered to Laguna Verde Leasing Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, and operated by a private individual under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The flight departed from the Castroville Municipal Airport (KCVB), Castroville, Texas. The pilot reported that after departure he noticed the landing gear did not retract as usual. He began to troubleshoot the problem and actuated the gear down lever. The landing gear did not extend and the green landing gear light in the cockpit did not illuminate. The gear was recycled and the gear again did not extend. The pilot continued to the destination airport and had air traffic controller observe the position of the landing gear. The tower controller reported that the landing gear appeared to be down and cleared the pilot to land. During the end of the landing roll when the airplane was slow, the left landing gear retracted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar. The responding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness inspector examined the airplane and reported that the landing gear compartment was dirty and covered in oil and debris. The examination did not reveal the reason for the landing gear retraction. The airplane was not able to be examined a mechanic.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:23 CST
Nearest AirportSan Antonio Intl (5850nm E)
Runway12L
Runway Length5519 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 310J
Tail NumberN700MA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlpha Tango Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · IO-470 · Reciprocating · 470 | Continental Motors · IO-470 · Reciprocating · 470
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 82 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 46
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time23:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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