On July 29, 1994, a Cessna 210-M (registration N761VX) was involved in an aviation accident near Orlando, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR HYDRAULIC LINE BY AN UNKNOWN PERSON THAT BENT IT AT INSTALLATION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot diverted to a company base after the main landing gear failed to extend. Emergency procedures were ineffective due to a bent hydraulic line that had leaked all fluid. The aircraft landed with the nose gear down and main gear retracted.
Incident Overview
During approach to the destination airport, the pilot attempted to lower the landing gear. Only the nose gear extended. The pilot diverted to the company base airport and performed all emergency gear lowering procedures, but these were unsuccessful. The aircraft was subsequently landed with the nose gear down and the main landing gear retracted.
Examination Findings
Post-landing inspection of the landing gear system revealed that the nose gear door actuator hydraulic line was bent and had failed. This failure allowed all hydraulic fluid to vent overboard. The investigation determined that without hydraulic fluid, the emergency landing gear procedures cannot function.
Unresolved Aspect
It could not be determined who installed the failed hydraulic line.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 29 Jul 1994 Cessna 210-M accident near Orlando, FL?
A pilot diverted to a company base after the main landing gear failed to extend. Emergency procedures were ineffective due to a bent hydraulic line that had leaked all fluid. The aircraft landed with the nose gear down and main gear retracted.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 Jul 1994 Cessna 210-M accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Jul 1994 involved a Cessna 210-M, registration N761VX, at Orlando, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR HYDRAULIC LINE BY AN UNKNOWN PERSON THAT BENT IT AT INSTALLATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE LINE ALLOWING ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID TO VENT OVERBOARD DISABLING THE NORMAL AND EMERGENCY GEAR RETRACTION/EXTENSION SYSTEM.
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