Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
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Aircraft Information
Analysis
On May 13, 2014, about 1650 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210N, Brazilian registration PT-WHT, was substantially damaged while landing at Sinop Airport (SWSI), Sinop, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Claudia, Mato Grosso, Brazil.
According to information released by the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil, the nosegear actuator failed during landing, which resulted in the propeller and lower fuselage contacting the runway. The actuator was retained for further examination.
This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of CENIPA. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center
Investigation Division
CENIPA
SHIS - QI 05-VI Comar
Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600
Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800
Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004
dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the
Government of Brazil.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA14WA266