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January 20, 2000 · Cessna 310Q · N310GG

Spring Branch, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 20, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Spring Branch, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 310Q
Tail Number
N310GG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW00LA069

The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll, at 82 knots, the cabin door opened. He attempted to close the door, but was unsuccessful, and then elected to abort the takeoff with approximately 200 yards of runway remaining. The airplane skidded off of the departure end of the runway, and the nose gear collapsed as the airplane impacted a ditch.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the open cabin door.

Full Narrative

On January 20, 2000, at 1226 central standard time, a Cessna 310Q twin-engine airplane, N310GG, was substantially damaged when it impacted a ditch and a fence during an aborted takeoff at the Kestral Airpark, Spring Branch, Texas. The private pilot, sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was destined for Harlingen, Texas. In the enclosed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), the pilot stated that during the takeoff roll, at 82 knots, the cabin door opened. He attempted to close the door, but was unsuccessful, and elected to abort the takeoff with approximately 200 yards of runway remaining. The airplane skidded off of the departure end of the runway, and the nose gear collapsed as the airplane impacted a ditch. The FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, stated that there were tire skid marks on the last 250 feet of runway, where the pilot applied heavy breaking. He added that the airplane sustained structural damage to the right wing, left main landing gear, and propellers.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:26 CST
Nearest AirportKestrel Airpark (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length3050 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 310Q
Tail NumberN310GG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-VO · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 14 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:38
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data