CESSNA P210N
Miami, FL, March 6, 2010
Event Information
| Date | March 6, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Miami, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 25.64778, -80.43278 |
| Airport | Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airp |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA165 |
| Event ID | 20100306X65115 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | P210N |
| Registration # | N34VF |
| Operator | Romag Air Service |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to see and avoid an unlit and unmarked helicopter dolly while taxiing at night.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, following his landing he taxied toward a fixed based operator during night, visual meteorological conditions. As he entered a general aviation parking ramp, the right main landing gear struck an unlit and unmarked helicopter dolly. The right landing gear collapsed, the right wing deformed during the collision with pavement, and a fuel leak resulted. The pilot reported that he did not see the dolly prior to the collision, and that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane. The pilot and the Federal Aviation Administration inspector who responded to the accident reported that the helicopter dolly was unlit and unmarked.
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.