Cessna 210 accident near Florence, Oregon, November 29, 2013
On November 29, 2013 at about 11:00 pm local time, a 1960 Cessna 210, registered N6575X, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR pattern downwind) near Florence, Oregon (Florence Municiple airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The failure of the hydraulic power pack, which prevented the extension of the landing gear and resulted in a partial gear-up landing.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 29, 2013 · about 11:00 pm local time
- Place
- Florence, Oregon · Florence Municiple · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 210, built 1960 · all 210s on the register
- Registration
- N6575X · no longer on the register · serial 57575
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot reported that the landing gear actuator had been rebuilt and that all ground tests were uneventful. During the takeoff for the maintenance test flight, the landing gear retracted normally. However, when selected to the extend position for landing, the left and right main landing gear would not extend. The nosewheel landing gear did extend and lock in the down position. The pilot's numerous attempts to raise or lower the main landing gear were unsuccessful. The pilot initiated a partial gear-up landing, and, during the landing, the left horizontal stabilizer struck the runway. Multiple attempts to retract or extend the landing gear during postaccident examinations were unsuccessful. During functional tests of the hydraulic power pack, the power pack extended the landing gear; however, it did not extend or retract the flaps. In addition, the power pack did not retract the landing gear or build up any pressure with the hand pump. Further examination of the hydraulic pack revealed that the No. 1 thermal relief valve lost pressure after it was relieved and that four poppet assemblies did not hold pressure.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) during approach (VFR pattern downwind) defining event
- Landing gear collapse during landing
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during landing
The NTSB's findings
- cause Aircraft › Aircraft systems › Landing gear system › Gear extension and retract sys › Failure
- cause Aircraft › Aircraft systems › Hydraulic power system › Pressure regulator, main › Failure
Pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot, flight engineer
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; single-engine sea; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 4,209 hours in all; 10 in this make and model; 16 in the last 90 days; 7 in the last 30 days; 3,673 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: June 28, 2012
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: rgt
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 1,865 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, April 12, 2013; 3 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,900 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental IO-470-E (piston); 1,890 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 6S2 Florence OR at 10:00 pm
- Destination: 6S2 Florence OR
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 33, 3,000 ft by 60 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 340° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 11,000 ft; ovct at 11,000 ft
- Temperature: 48°F (9°C), dew point 45°F (7°C)
- Altimeter: 30.30 inHg
- Observation at 10:55 pm from KONP, 36 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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