No fatalities

14 Jun 2013: CESSNA T210N — SP Aircraft — Salmon, ID

Salmon, ID, United States

On 14 Jun 2013, a CESSNA T210N operated by SP Aircraft was involved in an aviation accident near Salmon, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to land on a wet grass airstrip, leading to a main landing gear collapse following a collision with rough terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Cessna T210N experienced a left main landing gear collapse after striking a mud hole during a landing rollout on a wet grass runway.

What happened

On June 14, 2013, a Cessna T210N, registration N6993N, was performing a landing at an airstrip in Salmon, Idaho. During the landing rollout on a wet grass runway, the left main landing gear collapsed after the aircraft struck a mud hole. There were no injuries resulting from the incident.

The investigation

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the impact that would have prevented normal operation of the aircraft. The investigation noted that the left elevator and the horizontal stabilizer sustained substantial damage.

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to land on a wet grass airstrip, leading to a main landing gear collapse following a collision with rough terrain.

Contributing factors

Causes

Pilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation