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Precautionary Landing After Alternator Failure Leads to Main Gear Malfunction and Damage (N6029N)

Cedar City, UT, US

On July 16, 1999, a Cessna T210M (registration N6029N) operated by Gary G. Sackett was involved in an aviation accident near Cedar City, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to follow alternate landing gear extension procedures. Factors were the main landing gear failure to extend and a loss of electrical power. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During cruise, an alternator failure caused electrical power loss. The pilot conducted a precautionary landing at an alternate airport. When lowering the landing gear, the nose gear extended and locked, but the main gear remained retracted. An attempt at alternate extension was incomplete, resulting in a landing with main gear up and damage to horizontal stabilizers and elevators.

Incident

An aircraft experienced a loss of electrical power in cruise flight due to an alternator failure. In response, the pilot elected to perform a precautionary landing at an airport short of the original destination.

Landing Gear Malfunction

When the landing gear was lowered, the nose gear extended and locked down. However, the main landing gear did not deploy and remained in the up position. The pilot then attempted to lower the main landing gear using the alternate extension method. This attempt did not fully follow the prescribed procedure, and the main gear remained retracted.

Landing and Damage

The pilot proceeded to land the aircraft with the nose landing gear extended and the main landing gear retracted. During the landing sequence, the aircraft sustained damage to the horizontal stabilizers and elevators. No further details on the extent of damage or other consequences were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Jul 1999 Cessna T210M accident near Cedar City, UT?

During cruise, an alternator failure caused electrical power loss. The pilot conducted a precautionary landing at an alternate airport. When lowering the landing gear, the nose gear extended and locked, but the main gear remained retracted. An attempt at alternate extension was incomplete, resulting in a landing with…

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jul 1999 Cessna T210M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Jul 1999 involved a Cessna T210M, registration N6029N, operated by Gary G. Sackett, at Cedar City, UT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to follow alternate landing gear extension procedures. Factors were the main landing gear failure to extend and a loss of electrical power.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19233. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.