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February 8, 2000 · Cessna 210E · N4946U

Glendale, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 2000
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Glendale, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 210E
Tail Number
N4946U
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX00LA095

The pilot was attempting to land when the aircraft began drifting to the right. He added full power to go-around but when he realized that he was unable to gain altitude, he switched the fuel selector off and turned off the master switch. The aircraft struck a berm located about 1,000 feet east of the runway and 1,000 feet north of the runway threshold and slid another 250 feet. The aircraft was found with the gear extended and full flaps. Winds were variable at 3 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's attempt to go-around with inadequate altitude and airspeed available, resulting in a power demand that exceeded the capability of the aircraft. The fully extended gear and flaps were factors in this accident.

Full Narrative

On February 8, 2000, at 1600 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 210E, N4946U, landed off the runway at the Glendale Municipal Airport, Glendale, Arizona. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Two passengers received minor injuries while the certificated private pilot was uninjured. Tyrell-Marxen Chevy, Olds, Cadillac, Inc., was operating the aircraft as a personal flight under 14 CFR Part 91 when the accident occurred. The flight originated in Flagstaff, Arizona, about 1500. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. According to the pilot, he was attempting to land on runway 01 when the aircraft began drifting to the right. He added full power to go-around but when he realized that he was unable to gain altitude, he switched the fuel selector off and turned off the master switch. The aircraft struck a berm located about 1,000 feet east of the runway and 1,000 feet north of the runway threshold and slid another 250 feet. The aircraft was found with the gear extended and full flaps. Winds were variable at 3 knots. The pilot received his private pilot certificate on August 31, 1999. He had flown the accident aircraft a total of 41.3 hours at the time of the accident. He had logged a total of 126.4 hours.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 MST
Nearest AirportGlendale Municipal (0nm)
Runway1
Runway Length5350 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210E
Tail NumberN4946U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-A5 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:05
Weather SourceWFAC

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