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November 7, 1999 · Cessna 210 · N8235M

Rochester, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 7, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Rochester, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N8235M
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI00LA026

The pilot reported that airplane was configured for landing with the landing gear down, full flaps, full propeller pitch, and 80 mph. He reported that, 'Something made plane settle faster than normal and landed short of runway... .' Runway 11 had been closed due to construction and the taxiway was being used for takeoffs and landings. The airplane landed short of the taxiway and the nose gear impacted a culvert prior to rolling onto the taxiway. The inspection of the airplane revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot did not obtain the proper touchdown point. Factors included the closed runway and the culvert.

Full Narrative

On November 7, 1999, at 1044 eastern standard time, a Cessna 210, N8235M, was substantially damaged during landing when it landed short of the taxiway that was being used as a temporary runway, and the nose wheel collapsed. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight departed Lockport, Illinois, at 0955 EST with Fulton County Airport, Rochester, Indiana, as the destination airport. The private pilot and two passengers were not injured, and one passenger received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that airplane was configured for landing with the landing gear down, full flaps, full propeller pitch, and 80 mph. He reported that, "Something made plane settle faster than normal and landed short of runway... ." Runway 11 had been closed due to construction and the taxiway was being used for takeoffs and landings. The airplane landed short of the taxiway and the nose gear impacted a culvert prior to rolling onto the taxiway. The inspection of the airplane revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:44 EST
Nearest AirportFulton County (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width26 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN8235M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520L · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 11 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:57
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data