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October 10, 2022 · Cessna T210L · N2425S

Marana, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 10, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Marana, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna T210L (1976)
Tail Number
N2425S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA012

During a post-maintenance test flight after an engine overhaul and annual airframe inspection, the pilot retracted the landing gear as he departed the runway. While on the downwind leg of the airport traffic pattern, the pilot lowered the landing gear handle, but the landing gear remained retracted and stowed and the associated green indicator light was not illuminated. The pilot attempted to troubleshoot the anomaly and eventually performed an emergency landing. The airplane touched down on the partially extended nose landing gear and fuselage, resulting in damage to the left horizontal stabilizer and elevator. Postaccident examination of the landing gear system revealed that the left main landing gear actuator retaining ring separated from the actuator cylinder, exposing the internal rod and O-rings. The separation exposed a hole in the cylinder and a loss of hydraulic fluid followed, leaving the system unpressurized. The lack of system pressure resulted in the failure of the nose landing gear door actuator assembly and the subsequent gear-up landing. The retaining ring inside the actuator cannot be visibly inspected due to the position of the seat being recessed into the cylinder. The actuator does not have a specified overhaul time or cycle limit.

NTSB Probable Cause

A failure of a retaining ring in the airplane’s left main landing gear door actuator and the subsequent complete loss of hydraulic fluid, which resulted in a gear-up landing.

Full Narrative

On October 10, 2022, about 1645 mountain standard time, a Cessna T210L, N2425S, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Marana, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that this was the airplane’s first flight after an engine overhaul and airframe annual inspection. The pilot reported that he planned a maintenance test flight, and after a normal takeoff, he retracted the landing gear. Shortly after, while on the downwind leg of the airport traffic pattern, he noticed that the landing gear position indicator light was not illuminated. The pilot cycled the landing gear control lever, but the position indicator lights remained unchanged and did not illuminate. Using the mirrors affixed to the airframe, the pilot was able to verify that the nose landing gear appeared extended, and the left main gear door was open but appeared abnormal. The pilot subsequently used the emergency hand pump to extend the landing gear but felt no resistance or hydraulic pressure develop when the pump was actuated. The pilot then made a low pass over the runway and ground personnel confirmed that the nose landing gear was extended; however, the left and right main landing gear were not. The pilot remained airborne about 50 minutes to burn off fuel before landing. He performed a stable approach and touched down before the airplane exited the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer and elevator. Postaccident examination of the landing gear system revealed that the left main landing gear actuator retaining ring separated from the actuator cylinder, exposing the internal rod and O-rings. It is not possible to inspect the retaining ring inside the actuator due to the position of the seat being recessed into the cylinder. The actuator currently does not have a specified overhaul time or cycle limit.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 MST
Nearest AirportMarana Rgnl (1nm E)
Runway03
Runway Length3892 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210L
Tail NumberN2425S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520H · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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