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July 31, 1999 · Cessna T210J · N821SB

Sequim, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Sequim, WA
Aircraft
Cessna T210J
Tail Number
N821SB
Operator
Judith J Harris-Redshaw
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA99LA140

The pilot overflew the 1,600 foot asphalt runway to determine the wind direction before landing. After determining a crosswind would be present for either runway, the pilot chose to land to the east. As the aircraft touched down, the pilot realized '...that the wind had changed directions and was now from the west.' With the westerly wind, the pilot was landing with a tailwind that she estimated at 10 knots gusting to 20 knots. Although she was aware that she may not get the aircraft stopped prior to reaching the end of the runway, she elected not to attempt a go-around because of the possibility of impacting obstructions just off the departure end. The pilot was unable to stop the aircraft before it departed the end of the runway and collided with a berm.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the changing wind conditions. Factors include a berm located off the east end of the runway and a tailwind.

Full Narrative

On July 31, 1999, approximately 1600 Pacific daylight time, the nose gear of a Cessna T210J, N821SB, collapsed during the landing roll at Rake's Glen Airpark, Sequim, Washington. The aircraft, which was registered to a private individual and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal/pleasure flight, sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The commercial pilot, and her two passengers were not injured. The flight originated from William R. Fairchild International Airport, Port Townsend, Washington, about 20 minutes before the accident. There was no report of an ELT activation. The pilot stated that she overflew the 1,600 foot asphalt runway to determine the wind direction before landing. After determining a crosswind would be present for either runway, she chose to land to the east. As the aircraft touched down, the pilot realized "...that the wind had changed directions and was now from the west." With the westerly wind, the pilot was landing with a tailwind that she estimated at 10 knots gusting to 20 knots. Although she was aware that she may not get the aircraft stopped prior to reaching the end of the runway, she elected not to attempt a go-around because of the possibility of impacting obstructions just off the departure end. The pilot was unable to stop the aircraft before it departed the end of the runway and collided with a berm, resulting in the collapse of the nose gear and substantial damage to the airframe.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PDT
Nearest AirportRake'S Glen Airpark (0nm)
Runway8
Runway Length1600 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210J
Tail NumberN821SB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJudith J Harris-Redshaw
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-H1B · Reciprocating · 320
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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