CESSNA T210N
Salmon, ID — June 14, 2013
Event Information
| Date | June 14, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA271 |
| Event ID | 20130616X52756 |
| Location | Salmon, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.96778, -114.73278 |
| Airport | Flying B Ranch Landing Strip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | T210N |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to land on a wet grass airstrip, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse after a collision with rough terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing rollout on the wet grass runway, the left main landing gear collapsed after it struck a mud hole. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The left elevator and horizontal stabilizer were substantially damaged.
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.