Cessna T210K N8299M
11 December 2001 · San Antonio, Texas, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 11 December 2001 at about 00:22 local time, a Cessna T210K registered N8299M, operated by Drug Enforcement Administration, was involved in an accident near San Antonio, Texas, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 00:22
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
- Nearest airport
- San Antonio Intl (SAT)
- Coordinates
- 29.5395, -98.4906
- Aircraft
- Cessna T210K
- Registration
- N8299M
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Business
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- San Antonio → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW02TA051
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Probable cause
the failure of the right main landing gear downlock mechanism to engage for reasons undetermined.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
During the approach to land, the pilot lowered the landing gear; however, the landing gear did not lock into position, and the gear safe indication did not illuminate. After recycling the landing gear several times and performing emergency procedures, the pilot still did not receive a down and locked indication. The pilot executed a low approach over the airport, and rescue personnel reported that all three gear appeared to be fully extended. While landing on the runway, the right main landing gear collapsed. During the aircraft recovery, the right main landing gear never locked into position, and a mechanic manually pulled the right downlock overcenter mechanism to the full lock position with resistance on the downlock. During an inspection by the operator, the landing gear system was cycled approximately 5 to 8 cycles, and the system functioned properly through all cycles.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Cessna T210K accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2000 | Cessna T210K | Buena Vista, Colorado, United States | - | Fatal | 3 |
| 30 Nov 2003 | Cessna T210K | Deming, New Mexico, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 4 Jul 1998 | Cessna T210K | Del Norte, Colorado, United States | Jean O. McConnell | No injuries | - |
| 7 Aug 1995 | Cessna T210K | Bliss, Idaho, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 Oct 2007 | Cessna T210K | Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 Jan 1993 | Cessna T210K | Metropolis, Illinois, United States | William E. Dill | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2001 | Cessna 340A | Lancaster, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 May 2001 | Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 | The Woodlands, Texas, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 23 Aug 2001 | Piper PA-46-310P | Bulverde, Texas, United States | Mr. Jan M. Klinck & Mr. Gary K. Klinck | Fatal | 1 |
| 30 Apr 2001 | Cessna 172N | Marfa, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 27 Apr 2001 | Hughes 269B | Nacogdoches, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 23 Aug 2001 | Piper PA-18-150 | Van Horn, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |