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February 8, 1994 · Cessna T210N · N5520A

Havre, MT

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Havre, MT
Aircraft
Cessna T210N
Tail Number
N5520A
Operator
Morrison Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA059

SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT INITIATED A FORCED LANDING ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY WITH THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTED. DURING THE ENGINE INSPECTION AND TEST RUN, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE FOUND TO INDICATE A MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.

Full Narrative

On February 8, 1994, at 1635 mountain standard time, a Cessna T210N, N5520A, experienced a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from the Havre Airport, Havre, Montana. The pilot then landed the airplane on the remaining runway with the landing gear retracted. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the cargo flight that was conducted under 14 CFR 135. The airplane was substantially damaged and the certificated airline transport pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight was departing from Havre and destined for Cutbank, Montana. The pilot reported that the airplane had been warmed up for an extra amount of time because of the extreme cold weather conditions. The airplane took off with standard indications and the landing gear was retracted at approximately 200 feet above ground level. Shortly thereafter, the engine quit. The pilot then landed the airplane on the remaining runway with the landing gear retracted. The airplane was retrieved and inspected for visual indications of a mechanical failure or malfunction. After the inspection was completed with no reported failure or malfunction, the engine was prepared for a test run. The engine started and was run for approximately two minutes at idle power before it was shut down.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:35 MST
Nearest AirportHavre City-Co (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length5205 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210N
Tail NumberN5520A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMorrison Flying Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 4 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point-26 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:29
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data