Incident Overview
A Cessna 310B experienced a landing gear malfunction shortly after takeoff from an unspecified location. According to the instructor, after lift-off and with no more usable runway, the landing gear was retracted. The green gear indicator light did not illuminate, prompting the pilot to check the left main tank mirror to identify the gear malfunction. The crew decided to continue the local flight to burn off excess fuel before returning for a precautionary landing at Provo.
Damage and Landing
During the landing roll at Provo, the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right forward nose landing gear well former (keel beam) assemblies.
Landing Gear System Details
The manufacturer states that the Cessna 310B is equipped with a landing gear position light system. Two lights are provided, one above and one below the landing gear switch. The upper light is red and illuminates at all times when the gear is retracted. The lower light is green and illuminates only when the landing gear is fully extended and locked. If the landing gear is not fully extended and locked, the green light will not illuminate. If neither light is on, the landing gear is in an intermediate position.
Aftermath
No further details were provided regarding the cause of the gear malfunction or the occupants' status.