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Gear-Up Landing Following Engine Irregularities and Landing Gear Malfunction (N3610Y)

Kankakee, IL, US

On October 19, 2005, a Cessna 210C (registration N3610Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Kankakee, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A hydraulic line leak causing a loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent failure of the hydraulic system. An additional cause was the inoperative landing gear extension system, both normal and emergency, due to a complete loss of the hydraulic system. 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

An airplane sustained substantial damage during a gear-up landing after the pilot reported intermittent engine issues and failure of the landing gear to fully extend. No injuries were reported.

Incident Summary

An airplane was substantially damaged during a gear-up landing. The pilot and a passenger were not injured. After the emergency landing, when the airplane was jacked up, the landing gear locked into place.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that during cruise flight, the engine acted as if it were going to quit. This lasted about three seconds, after which the engine returned to running smoothly. Approximately 10 miles later, the same engine behavior occurred again. The pilot then decided to divert for a precautionary landing.

When attempting to lower the landing gear, it would only partially extend. The pilot noted mirrors on both wings for checking the gear and observed that only the nose wheel was down; the main gear was out of its cradle but not forward and locked. Attempts to use the emergency gear extension were unsuccessful, leading the pilot to execute a gear-up landing.

Investigation Findings

A post-accident inspection revealed a hydraulic leak located in the nose landing gear wheel well. The hydraulic reservoir contained little or no fluid.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Oct 2005 Cessna 210C accident near Kankakee, IL?

An airplane sustained substantial damage during a gear-up landing after the pilot reported intermittent engine issues and failure of the landing gear to fully extend. No injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Oct 2005 Cessna 210C accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Oct 2005 involved a Cessna 210C, registration N3610Y, at Kankakee, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A hydraulic line leak causing a loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent failure of the hydraulic system. An additional cause was the inoperative landing gear extension system, both normal and emergency, due to a complete loss of the hydraulic system.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20051118X01858. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.