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August 29, 1999 · Cessna P210N · N40RP

North Las Vegas, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
North Las Vegas, NV
Aircraft
Cessna P210N
Tail Number
N40RP
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX99LA289

The pilot intended to practice a couple of landings, do a dam tour, and then return to the airport. He said he had about 22 gallons of fuel in each tank. The first landing circuit was uneventful. He was then cleared for an immediate takeoff for the second circuit. The second climb was normal. On downwind prior to turning base the engine began to run rough and as he throttled back the engine quit. The pilot stated to the FAA inspector that he routinely turned the auxiliary fuel pump on for takeoff and secured the pump upon reaching pattern altitude. He stated that he thought that he had turned the pump off after reaching pattern altitude but he was not absolutely sure. According to the airplane flight manual the fuel pump is to be off for takeoff. Prior to a successful engine test run the spark plugs were removed and found to be fuel sooted.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper procedure in that he failed to follow the flight manual, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with the ground.

Full Narrative

On August 29, 1999, at 0922 hours Pacific daylight time, a Cessna P210N, N40RP, was substantially damaged during an off-airport landing at North Las Vegas, Nevada. The pilot received minor injuries. The personal flight was operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings, and stated that as he was turning right base leg for runway 07 the engine became rough and quit. He declared an emergency and headed towards the runway. The airplane collided with a fence and power line in a residential area. The pilot stated that he had 45 gallons of fuel onboard, about 22 gallons each side. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated at North Las Vegas at 0910 as a local area flight. The pilot intended to perform a couple of landings and then perhaps fly east towards Boulder Dam, and then back to the airport. The first takeoff and landing was uneventful. He taxied back and was cleared for an immediate takeoff. The airplane climbed normally, reaching 3,000 feet. During the downwind, the engine began to run rough as he throttled back prior to turning base leg and died within a few seconds just as he turned base and deployed full flaps. The pilot stated to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that he routinely used the auxiliary fuel pump for takeoff and would secure it after reaching pattern altitude. He stated that he thought he had turned the pump off but he was not absolutely sure. According to the airplane flight manual, the pump is not to be used for takeoff. On September 23, 1999, the airplane was moved to an FAA Approved Repair Station at the accident location airport. Prior to a successful engine test run the spark plugs were removed and found to be fuel sooted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:22 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna P210N
Tail NumberN40RP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-P5 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:22
Weather SourceWFAC

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