N34VF

Substantial
None

CESSNA P210NS/N: P21000307

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 6, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA165
Location
Miami, FL
Event ID
20100306X65115
Coordinates
25.647777, -80.432777
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to see and avoid an unlit and unmarked helicopter dolly while taxiing at night.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
P21000307
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
P210NC210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
P210N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ROMAG AIR SERVICES INC
Address
1300 CHAIN BRIDGE RD
City
MC LEAN
State / Zip Code
VA 22101-3935
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, following his landing he taxied toward a fixed based operator 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 collision 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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA165