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September 2, 1996 · Cessna T210N · N6614Y

Wadsworth, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wadsworth, OH
Aircraft
Cessna T210N
Tail Number
N6614Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD96LA143

The pilot completed touch-and-go landings at one airport, then flew to another local airport within 5 miles. After entering the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, the pilot observed a windsock indicating calm winds. He configured the airplane for a short field landing with 30 degrees of flaps, and used an approach airspeed of 75 knots. The pilot stated the airplane touchdown long, but he felt he could still stop the airplane on the remaining runway. Also, he said he used heavy braking, but the airplane went off the runway, crossed a state road, and came to rest in a ditch. After exiting the airplane, the pilot observed that the windsock indicated a direct tailwind for his landing runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point, during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: dusk light conditions, and a tailwind.

Full Narrative

On September 2, 1996, approximately 1940 eastern daylight time, a Cessna T-210N, N6614Y, was substantially damaged when it went off the end of the runway and impacted an embankment during landing roll at the Weltzien Skypark Airport, Wadsworth, Ohio. The certificated private pilot/owner was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions existed. No flight plan was filed and the flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot was on a proficiency flight and departed the Wadsworth Municipal Airport, Wadsworth, Ohio, approximately 1900. The pilot stated that he completed touch and go landings on runway 20 at Wadsworth Municipal, and then flew to Weltzien Skypark Airport, which was less than 5 miles away. On his downwind leg for runway 21, the pilot observed the windsock to indicate calm winds, and he configured the airplane for a short field landing. With 30 degrees of flaps set, and 75 knots airspeed indicated, the pilot touched down long. The pilot stated that he thought he could stop the airplane on the runway; however, after heavy braking, the airplane went off the end of the runway, crossed a state road, and came to a stop in a ditch. The Canton Regional Airport, Akron, Ohio, 18 miles east southeast of the Weltzien Skypark Airport, reported winds at 1951, to be from 020 degrees at 4 knots. The pilot stated that when he exited the airplane, he noticed that the windsock indicated a tailwind for Runway 21.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:40 EDT
Nearest AirportWeltzien Skypark (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length2350 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210N
Tail NumberN6614Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind20° @ 4 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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