Probable cause
The failure of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons.
NTSB analysis
Shortly after takeoff, the hydraulic pressure caution light illuminated and the nose gear failed to retract when the pilot attempted to raise the gear. The pilot accomplished the appropriate emergency procedure checklists and unsafe gear indications remained. Following an approved flyover of the tower to verify gear position, the pilot performed a precautionary landing. During the landing the right main landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage. Subsequent examination of the airplane and related hydraulic system components revealed no anomalies and the landing gear system operated normally during functional testing. The reason for the landing gear's failure could not be determined.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11LA173 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Feb 3, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Nearest airport
- Albuquerque Intl Sunport Arpt (ABQ)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 402
- N-number
- N5802C
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
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