CESSNA P210N near Miami, FL — 2010-03-06
- Date
- 2010-03-06
- Location
- Miami, FL, USA
- Airport
- TMB
- Aircraft
- CESSNA P210N
- Registration
- N34VF
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to see and avoid an unlit and unmarked helicopter dolly while taxiing at night.
NTSB narrative
After landing, the pilot taxied toward a fixed based operator facility 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 contact 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.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 9 docket documents
Docket documents9
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- Witness Statement - Airport Supervisorinterview
- Witness Statement - Operator of Helicopter Dolliesinterview
- Witness Statement - Pilotinterview
- Airport Operational Directive Draft (Courtesy of Airport Supervisor)other
- Airport Satellite view with Accident Route (Courtesy of Google)other
- Photo 1 (Courtesy of FAA)photos
- Photo 2 (Courtesy of FAA)photos
- Photo 3 (Courtesy of FAA)photos
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