Accident Overview
On 28 July 1998 at 1719 UTC, a Cessna T210M (registration G-BEYV) experienced a nose landing gear collapse while landing at Edinburgh Airport. The aircraft, operated as a private flight, had one pilot and one passenger on board; neither sustained injuries. The accident resulted in substantial damage to the nose landing gear and propeller.
Aircraft and Crew Information
The aircraft was a Cessna T210M, manufactured in 1977, powered by a single Continental TSIO-520-R piston engine. The pilot, aged 47, held a Private Pilot Licence and had accumulated 470 total flying hours, with 261 hours on type. His recent flying experience included 7 hours in the last 90 days and 1 hour in the last 28 days.
Accident Details
According to the pilot's report submitted via an Aircraft Accident Report Form, the landing occurred in light wind conditions. During the flare, the nose of the aircraft dropped, causing the nose wheel to strike the runway. The impact led to the collapse of the nose landing gear.
Cause as Stated by Pilot
The pilot attributed the cause of the accident to a gust of wind during the flare.