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| Date: | Friday 28 May 1999 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna T303 Crusader |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N400T |
| MSN: | T30300016 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1981 |
| Engine model: | Continental TSIO-520AE |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Houston, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , TX (KIAH) |
| (KIWS) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The nose landing gear collapsed upon landing. According to the pilot, he observed the illuminated three green landing gear position lights, after he extended the landing gear on the downwind leg. He visually confirmed that the nose landing gear was extended by referencing a mirror mounted on the left engine nacelle. The main landing gear contacted the runway, and the pilot began to 'release elevator back pressure.' Subsequently, the nose landing gear collapsed when it contacted the runway. An examination of the hydraulic landing gear system, by an FAA certified mechanic, revealed that the operating pressure was 'within manufacturer's tolerances at 850 psi and the fluid level was normal.' The reason for the collapse of the nose landing gear was not determined.
Probable Cause: The collapse of the nose landing gear for an undetermined reason.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW99LA184
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| 09-Mar-2024 12:09 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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