Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 402 near Albuquerque, NM — 2011-02-03

Final reportCEN11LA173
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Date
2011-02-03
Location
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Airport
ABQ
Aircraft
CESSNA 402
Registration
N5802C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Initial climb

Probable cause

The failure of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

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.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Mechanical failure
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff after hydraulic pressure light illuminated.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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