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July 15, 1990 · Cessna 310R · N4855A
Hyannis, MA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hyannis, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 310R
Tail Number
N4855A
Operator
Lowry & Associates
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC90LA159
THE FLIGHT WAS ON AN IFR APPROACH TO RUNWAY 22, BROKE OUT OF THE CLOUDS AND LEVELED OFF AT 300 FEET. THE PILOT SAID THAT WHEN THE AIRPLANE WAS ABOUT 20 TO 30 FEET ABOVE THE RUNWAY, IT ENCOUNTERED A VIOLENT WIND GUST AND CAME DOWN HARD ON THE MAIN LANDING GEAR.
NTSB Probable Cause
A HARD LANDING DUE TO THE PILOT STALLING THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING FLARE. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE FLIGHT WAS ON AN IFR APPROACH TO RUNWAY 22, BROKE OUT OF THE CLOUDS AND LEVELED OFF AT 300 FEET. THE PILOT SAID THAT WHEN THE AIRPLANE WAS ABOUT 20 TO 30 FEET ABOVE THE RUNWAY, IT ENCOUNTERED A VIOLENT WIND GUST AND CAME DOWN HARD ON THE MAIN LANDING GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBarnstable (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length5430 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310R
Tail NumberN4855A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLowry & Associates
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-M1 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO