# NTSB DFW07CA031: Cessna 210, N7499E, Baytown, TX, November 22, 2006 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: November 22, 2006, 07:45 local (13:45 UTC) - Place: Baytown, TX - Coordinates: 29.7694444444444, -94.8494444444444 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.7694&lon=-94.8494&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report April 25, 2007 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Houston, Texas - NTSB case key (mKey): 64942 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DFW07CA031 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/64942/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA031 ## Probable cause The failure of the main landing gear to fully extend for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a gear-up landing. ## Analysis The commercial pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, he was unable to retract or extend the main landing gear; however, the nose landing gear continued to function normally. He returned to the airport, and landed on a grassy area adjacent to an asphalt runway with the main landing gear partially extended. The single-engine airplane slid across the grass before it came to rest upright and tilted to the left. The pilot locked the gear in the down position after the airplane was towed to the hangar. The pilot indicated that the horizontal stabilizer sustained minor damage, and he elected to depart the airport and flew to another airport without incident. Examination of several photos taken by witnesses revealed that the left horizontal stabilizer had sustained structural damage, and the outboard section was bent upwards. The reason for the landing gear failure to extend could not be determined. ## Factual narrative Shortly after departure, the 15,000-hour commercial pilot reported that he was unable to retract or extend the main landing gear; however, the nose landing gear continued to function normally. The pilot returned to the airport and landed on a grassy area adjacent to the 5,035-foot-lon, by 40-foot-wide asphalt runway 08, with the main landing gear partially extended. The single-engine airplane slid across the grass before it came to rest upright and tilted to the left. The pilot egressed the airplane normally and proceeded to lock the gear in the down position after the airplane was towed to the hangar. The pilot reported that the horizontal stabilizer sustained minor damage, so he elected to depart the airport and flew to another airport without incident. Examination of several photos taken by witnesses revealed that the left horizontal stabilizer had sustained structural damage and the outboard section was bent upwards. The reason for the main landing gear to fully extend could not be determined. The weather at the time of the mishap was reported as clear skies, with 20 miles visibility, and calm winds. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, takeoff - initial climb - landing gear,main gear - failure (cause) - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Main gear collapsed, landing - flare/touchdown - terrain condition - grass ## Aircraft - Registration: [N7499E](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7499E-2023-02-04), registration cancelled 2023-02-04, S/N 57199, built 1960 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 210 - Registry model: [Cessna 210](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-210) (registry code 2073402) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental I0-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-i0-470-series) (registry code 17027, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 57199 - Airframe hours: 2802.9 - Engines: Continental IO-470 265 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Jasper V. Jenkins - Registered owner: George Fabian Bell - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, October 1, 2006 - Departed: 54T, Baytown, TX - Destination: MLU, MONROE, LA - Airport: 54T, R W J Airpark, runway 08, 5,035 × 40 ft, grass/turf ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 65; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review June 1, 2006; seat: left; flight hours: 15,000 total, 15,000 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 20 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 79 °F ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20061122025099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061122025099A), Nov 22, 2006: Cessna 210, North Topsail, NC, Substantial damage. (-23) The landing gear on CE-210 N7499E failed to lock down in the extended position. The pilot landed the aircraft, damaging the left horizontal stabilizer.… From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.