Casualties unknown

2007-10-07: Cessna 210C (N3601Y) — Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH, US

On October 7, 2007, a Cessna 210C (registration N3601Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Columbus, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The hydraulic system pump leak which resulted in the failure of the emergency landing gear system to extend and lock the landing gear for landing and the flap system. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An airplane sustained substantial damage during a gear-up landing after the hydraulic system lost fluid. The pilot could not fully extend the landing gear and performed a gear-up landing with the main gear partially extended.

Incident Overview

The airplane sustained substantial damage during a gear-up landing that followed a loss of hydraulic system fluid. The pilot reported that during the landing approach, the landing gear did not extend when he attempted to lower it. He then used the emergency pump system, which resulted in only a partial extension of the main landing gear. The flaps also failed to extend. After reviewing the checklist, the pilot performed a gear-up landing procedure.

Landing Gear Extension

The pilot was able to extend the nose landing gear into the locked position. However, the main landing gear remained only partially extended. The airplane landed with the main gear in this condition, resulting in damage to the horizontal stabilizer.

Post-Accident Examination

A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that the hydraulic power pack, part number 1280500-2, was leaking hydraulic fluid. This leakage was the source of the hydraulic system fluid loss that led to the landing gear and flap extension difficulties.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071107X01749. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.