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October 5, 2021 · Cessna 210 M · N6318B

Columbia, SC

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Columbia, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 210 M (1978)
Tail Number
N6318B
Operator
Centurion Associates 2
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA005

The pilot reported that the gear unsafe light was intermittent while he taxied before departure. After a discussion with his mechanic, the pilot decided to fly the airplane home for repairs. During the return flight, the gear unsafe light again illuminated intermittently. The landing gear locked light illuminated when he lowered the airplane’s landing gear, although there were two transient and momentary “chirps” of the landing gear warning system. The pilot visually confirmed that the main landing gear were down; however, during the subsequent landing roll, the right landing gear collapsed. The airplane tipped to the right, which resulted in damage to the right elevator and horizontal stabilizer. A follow-up examination of the landing gear hydraulic power pack revealed that the hydraulic pump operated intermittently.

NTSB Probable Cause

A failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack for reasons that could not be determined.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that the gear unsafe light was intermittent while he taxied before departure. After a discussion with his mechanic, the pilot decided to fly the airplane home for repairs. During the return flight, the gear unsafe light again illuminated intermittently. The landing gear locked light illuminated when he lowered the airplane’s landing gear, although there were two transient and momentary “chirps” of the landing gear warning system. The pilot visually confirmed that the main landing gear were down; however, during the subsequent landing roll, the right landing gear collapsed. The airplane tipped to the right, which resulted in damage to the right elevator and horizontal stabilizer. A follow-up examination of the landing gear hydraulic power pack revealed that the hydraulic pump operated intermittently.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EDT
Nearest AirportJim Hamilton L B Owens (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length5011 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210 M
Tail NumberN6318B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCenturion Associates 2
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO 520L46B · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.08 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data