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May 16, 2024 · Cessna P210 N · N4769K

Daggett, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Daggett, CA
Aircraft
Cessna P210 N (1979)
Tail Number
N4769K
Operator
Spirit 210
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA157

On May 16, 2024, about 1420 Pacific daylight time, Cessna P210N airplane, N4769K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Daggett, California. 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 about 15 minutes after departing Kingman Airport (IGM), Kingman, Arizona, the primary flight display started to flicker and did not read correctly. While troubleshooting, the radio and transponder shut off. He attempted to use the radios to call ATC and then set the transponder to 7600 and soon realized that the radios and transponder were not working. The pilot then positioned the landing gear handle to the down position and confirmed that the nose landing gear was down and locked, but the main gear was in a transient position using the landing gear inspection mirror. The pilot reported that he grabbed the emergency extension handle, then opted not to use it. Subsequently, the pilot diverted to Barstow-Daggett Airport (DAG), Daggett, California, which was about 90 miles west of his location. The pilot stated that he landed on runway 26 with the main landing gear in the transient position. During the landing process, the empennage struck the runway which resulted in substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer and elevator. The wreckage was relocated to a hangar where a mechanic placed the airplane on jacks. A mechanic turned on the master switch and the landing gear pump turned on at the same time, followed by the main landing gear extending to the down and locked position. The airplane was removed from the jacks, and the battery was found depleted of power. The mechanic stated that the landing gear extension handle was down and stowed when he arrived. The wreckage was secured for further examination.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to detect the tripped alternator circuit breaker in flight, which resulted in a drained battery that prevented the landing gear from fully extending to the down-and-locked position. Contributing to the accident was the improperly installed hardware on the landing gear extension handle, which prevented the extension of the handle and operation of the system.

Full Narrative

On May 16, 2024, about 1330 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna P210N airplane, N4769K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Daggett, California. 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, about 15 minutes after departing Kingman Airport (IGM), Kingman, Arizona, the primary flight display started to flicker and did not read correctly. While he was troubleshooting this problem, the radio and transponder shut off. He attempted to call ATC and he set the transponder to 7600. He soon realized that the radios and transponder were not working. The pilot then positioned the landing gear handle to the down position and confirmed from the landing gear inspection mirror that the nose landing gear was down and locked, but the main gear had stopped in a transient position. The pilot reported that he attempted to use the emergency gear extension handle, but was not successful. Subsequently, the pilot used an iPad with Foreflight and diverted to Barstow-Daggett Airport (DAG), Daggett, California, about 90 miles west of his location. The pilot landed with the main landing gear in the transient position, resulting in substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer and elevator. The mechanic reported the airplane was relocated to a hangar where it was placed on jacks. The mechanic switched the master switch to On and immediately the landing gear pump turned on, which was followed by the main landing gear moving to the down-and-locked position. The airplane was repositioned on the ground, and the battery was soon out of power. The mechanic stated that the landing gear emergency extension handle was down and stowed when he arrived. A few days later the mechanic prepared the airplane for an engine test run and found the alternator main circuit breaker had been tripped (opened). After resetting the breaker and turning on the split-rocker master switch, voltage was observed. The alternator belt was undamaged, and tight on its pulleys. The engine started normally and charge was observed on the ammeter gauge. With the engine running at about 1,700 RPM the voltmeter read 28.5 to 28.8 VDC with all lights and avionics working normally. During the test run there were no shorts to ground or defects noted. The mechanic reported that he could not duplicate tripping the alternator breaker during the test run. The landing gear emergency extension system was examined. The pump handle could not be extended from its retracted and stowed position. When the screw attaching the inner handle retaining spring was backed out the inner handle extended normally. No other anomalies were noted with the landing gear extension system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 PDT
Nearest AirportBarstow-Daggett (0nm W)
Runway08/2
Runway Length6402 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna P210 N
Tail NumberN4769K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSpirit 210
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 F
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time13:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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