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February 21, 1998 · Cessna 210 · N7398E
Hazel Green, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 21, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hazel Green, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N7398E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL98LA048
The pilot reported that after a flight in close vicinity of the airport, he made a hard landing. This resulted in the nose gear collapsing and the propeller striking the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the nose gear collapsing.
Full Narrative
On February 21, 1998, at 1030 central standard time, a Cessna 210, N7398E, nose gear collapsed during landing at Hazel Green Airport in Hazel Green, Alabama. The personal flight operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane received substantial damage. The commercial pilot was not injured. The flight originated at Hazel Green Airport at 0930 central standard time. According to the pilot, he was performing a post annual check flight. He had a hard landing causing the nose gear to collapse and the propeller to strike the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CST
Nearest AirportHazel Green (0nm)
Runway7
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN7398E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-E · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC