What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-06-16 involved a Cessna P210N, registration N4720P, operated by Alyn M. Brannon, at Shreveport, LA.

Landing Gear Collapse During Landing on Runway 32 (N4720P)

On June 16, 2002, a Cessna P210N (registration N4720P) operated by Alyn M. Brannon was involved in an aviation accident near Shreveport, LA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the collapse of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

During landing, the right main landing gear collapsed, causing the airplane to veer right and come to rest off the runway. The green gear-down indicator light had failed to illuminate, but visual checks suggested gear extension.

Incident Overview

While on approach, the pilot lowered the landing gear, and the landing gear extended. However, the green landing gear annunciator light, which confirms the gear has extended and locked into position, failed to illuminate. The pilot conducted a visual check and confirmed the left main landing gear was extended, while the passenger confirmed the right main landing gear was extended.

Low Approach and Visual Verification

During a low approach over the runway, the tower controller performed a visual check of the nose landing gear. The controller stated he was 90 percent positive that the nose gear was extended.

Landing and Collapse

While landing on runway 32, the right main landing gear collapsed. The airplane veered to the right and came to rest upright off the right side of the runway. The right horizontal stabilizer and elevator were damaged.

Investigation

The reason for the right main landing gear collapse was not determined.

2002-06-16: Cessna P210N (N4720P) — Alyn M. Brannon — Shreveport, LA