Cessna P210N N806RC

Summary

On 11 April 2024 at about 20:45 local time, a Cessna P210N registered N806RC was involved in an accident near Auburn, Washington, United States. One person was 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.

Date

11 April 2024 at 20:45

Classification

Accident

Location

Auburn, Washington, United States

Nearest airport

Auburn Muni (S50)

Coordinates

47.3276, -122.2267

Aircraft

Cessna P210N

Registration

N806RC

Category

Airplane

Year built

1978

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR24LA126

Nobody was injured.

An overstress fracture of the left main landing gear actuator, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock into place.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported the purpose of the flight was to practice maneuvers and perform system checks on the airplane. The pilot extended the landing gear during the flight, and although the gear appeared to be extended the down-and-locked light did not illuminate. The pilot made multiple attempts to lower the gear, including performing the manual extension procedures. The pilot performed a low pass over the airport and was informed by his mechanic that the gear appeared to be extended. During the subsequent landing, the right main landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator. Postaccident examination revealed that the left main landing actuator barrel had a longitudinal fracture. Metallurgical examination of the fracture surfaces revealed signatures of overstress. The overstress fracture of the actuator resulted in the failure of the landing gear to fully extend. A functional test and examination of the hydraulic power pack revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.