Accident Overview
On September 13, 2025, at approximately 1300 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna P210N airplane (registration N25WD) was substantially damaged during a landing accident near Victorville, California. The flight was conducted under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as an instructional flight. The pilot and flight instructor on board were not injured.
Incident Details
The instructor reported that the planned maneuvers were takeoffs and landings at Southern California Logistics Airport (VCV) in Victorville. During the landing roll on runway 35, the main landing gear collapsed while the nose gear remained extended. The airplane subsequently veered to the right, causing the left wingtip and left horizontal stabilizer to contact the ground. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer.
Pre-Landing Checks
The instructor stated that during the pre-landing check, he observed a green gear-down indication light and, using the right-wing mirror, visually confirmed that the main landing gear appeared to be down prior to touchdown.
Examination
The airplane was recovered to a secure location for further examination.