CESSNA 210
Marianna, FL, March 18, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 18, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Marianna, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.83822, -85.18222 |
| Airport | Marianna Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA159 |
| Event ID | 20210321102790 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 210 |
| Registration # | N7736K |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The failure of the alternator control unit housing plug connection, which resulted in insufficient battery power to fully extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not use the emergency gear extension handle to secure the gear prior to landing.
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.