On July 16, 1983, a Cessna 210L (registration N30606) was involved in an aviation accident near Traverse City, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The selector valve in the solenoid was stuck, preventing movement of the landing gear in either direction. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot performed a gear-up landing on grass after the landing gear selector valve became stuck, preventing extension despite normal and emergency attempts.
Incident Summary
A pilot reported that after moving the landing gear handle to the up position, the hydraulic pump continued to operate. To prevent the motor from overheating, the circuit breaker for the pump was pulled. Multiple attempts to lower the landing gear using both the normal and emergency systems were unsuccessful, resulting in a gear-up landing on a grassy area of the airport.
Examination Findings
Inspection of the landing gear system revealed that the selector valve within the solenoid, part number 210-61039, was stuck. This condition prevented the movement of the landing gear in either direction, accounting for the inability to extend or retract the gear.
Probable cause
The selector valve in the solenoid was stuck, preventing movement of the landing gear in either direction.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 16 Jul 1983 Cessna 210L accident near Traverse City, MI?
A pilot performed a gear-up landing on grass after the landing gear selector valve became stuck, preventing extension despite normal and emergency attempts.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Jul 1983 involved a Cessna 210L, registration N30606, at Traverse City, MI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The selector valve in the solenoid was stuck, preventing movement of the landing gear in either direction.
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