Cessna 421 Golden Eagle — Other Documents

This document is an accident report from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) concerning a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle, registered as N1FY. The report details an incident that occurred on January 25, 2010, at Kemble Airfield, where the aircraft's nose gear collapsed upon landing despite cockpit indicators showing that the gear was down and locked. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the accident, including the pilot's experience, the aircraft's landing gear operation, and the engineering examination that followed. It highlights the importance of the downlock microswitches in the landing gear system and discusses previous incidents involving similar aircraft. The report aims to inform pilots and maintenance personnel about potential issues with the landing gear system and emphasizes the need for regular inspections and maintenance to prevent such accidents.

• Aircraft Type: Cessna 421C Golden Eagle
• Date of Incident: January 25, 2010
• Nose gear collapsed on landing despite indicators showing 'down-and-locked'
• Corroded downlock microswitch caused false indication
• Regular inspections and maintenance are crucial to prevent gear failures
• Previous accidents have involved similar nose gear collapses in Cessna 400 series aircraft