CESSNA 310N
Liberty, NC — December 28, 2014
Event Information
| Date | December 28, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA15CA086 |
| Event ID | 20141230X10247 |
| Location | Liberty, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.91167, -79.61777 |
| Airport | CAUSEY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 310N |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that while landing at night in visual meteorological conditions, the airplane landed hard and the left main landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In an interview with the Federal Aviation Administration, the pilot stated he was accustomed to approaches with instrument and visual glidepath guidance. According to the airport/facilities directory entry for the accident airport, a note advised pilots that the size, spacing, and number of runway edge and end lights were not standard.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.