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December 28, 2014 · Cessna 310N · N177JD
Liberty, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 28, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Liberty, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 310N (1968)
Tail Number
N177JD
Operator
Bullock James R Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15CA086
The pilot stated that while landing at night in visual meteorological conditions, the airplane landed hard and the left main landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In an interview with the Federal Aviation Administration, the pilot stated he was accustomed to approaches with instrument and visual glidepath guidance. According to the airport/facilities directory entry for the accident airport, a note advised pilots that the size, spacing, and number of runway edge and end lights were not standard.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that while landing at night in visual meteorological conditions, the airplane landed hard and the left main landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In an interview with the Federal Aviation Administration, the pilot stated he was accustomed to approaches with instrument and visual glidepath guidance. According to the airport/facilities directory entry for the accident airport, a note advised pilots that the size, spacing, and number of runway edge and end lights were not standard.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:35 EST
Nearest AirportCAUSEY (0nm SW)
Runway02
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310N
Tail NumberN177JD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBullock James R Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · I0-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260 | Cont Motor · I0-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 36 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time00:54
Weather SourceWFAC