On February 2, 1982, a Cessna T210N (registration N6618N) operated by Robert J. Kelley was involved in an aviation accident near Dryden, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot observed left main gear extension but did not verify with position indicator. The gear collapsed during landing roll; nose gear remained locked. Post-accident inspection revealed burned-out warning horn components and intermittent solenoid in hydraulic pump circuit.
Incident Overview
During the landing roll, the main landing gear of an aircraft collapsed, while the nose gear remained down and locked. The pilot had observed the left main gear extend but did not consult the landing gear position indicator.
Pilot Actions
The pilot visually confirmed the left main gear extension but omitted checking the landing gear position indicator prior to landing.
Post-Inspection Findings
Inspection revealed that the gear warning horn did not activate due to burned-out electrical components. Additionally, the landing gear had failed to fully deploy because of an intermittent solenoid that controls the hydraulic pump responsible for supplying pressure for gear operation. These malfunctions were identified during the post-accident inspection. The findings indicate both the warning system and the gear extension mechanism had failures.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 2 Feb 1982 Cessna T210N accident near Dryden, TX?
A pilot observed left main gear extension but did not verify with position indicator. The gear collapsed during landing roll; nose gear remained locked. Post-accident inspection revealed burned-out warning horn components and intermittent solenoid in hydraulic pump circuit.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Feb 1982 involved a Cessna T210N, registration N6618N, operated by Robert J. Kelley, at Dryden, TX.
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