Marana, AZ, USA
N2425S
CESSNA T210L
On October 10, 2022, about 1645 mountain standard time, a Cessna T210L, N2425S, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Marana, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that this was the airplanes first flight after an engine overhaul and airframe annual inspection. The pilot reported that he planned a maintenance check flight, and after a normal takeoff, he retracted the landing gear. Shortly after, while on the downwind leg of the airport traffic pattern, he noted that the landing gear position indicator lights were not illuminated. The pilot cycled the landing gear lever, but the position indicator lights remained unchanged and did not illuminate. Using the mirrors affixed to the airframe, the pilot was able to verify that the nose landing gear appeared extended, however, the left main gear door was open and appeared abnormal. The pilot subsequently utilized the emergency hand pump to extend the landing gear but asserted that he felt no resistance or hydraulic pressure develop when the pump was actuated. The pilot then made a low pass over the runway and ground personnel confirmed that the nose landing gear was extended, however, the left and right mains were not. The pilot remained airborne for about 50 minutes to burn off fuel before landing. The pilot subsequently landed on runway 03 and the airplane exited the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer and elevator. The airplane has been moved to a secure location for further examination. Figure 1: View of the post-accident airplane after landing with the main landing gear inoperative
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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