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July 8, 1990 · Cessna T210K · N9407M

Everett, WA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 8, 1990
Injury Outcomes
6 injuries (1 serious injury, 5 minor injuries)
Location
Everett, WA
Aircraft
Cessna T210K
Tail Number
N9407M
Operator
Morcom Aviation Services
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA90FA125

THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA T210K, WHO WAS A CERTIFICATED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, ELECTED TO FLY THE AIRPLANE FROM THEE RIGHT SEAT, WHILE CARRYING PASSENGERS ON A RECREATIONAL FLIGHT. HE STATED THAT HE HAD DIFFICULTY TAXIING & MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY SHORTLY AFTER LIFT-OFF & WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE & IMPACT DAMAGE. THE STOWABLE RUDDER PEDALS WERE FOUND TO BE IN THE STOWED POSITION. THE PANEL KNOB FOR THE STOWABLE PEDALS WAS IN THE ENGAGED POSITION.

NTSB Probable Cause

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT BY NOT ASSURING THAT THE RUDDER PEDALS WERE PROPERLY ENGAGED. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT.

Full Narrative

THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA T210K, WHO WAS A CERTIFICATED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, ELECTED TO FLY THE AIRPLANE FROM THEE RIGHT SEAT, WHILE CARRYING PASSENGERS ON A RECREATIONAL FLIGHT. HE STATED THAT HE HAD DIFFICULTY TAXIING & MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY SHORTLY AFTER LIFT-OFF & WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE & IMPACT DAMAGE. THE STOWABLE RUDDER PEDALS WERE FOUND TO BE IN THE STOWED POSITION. THE PANEL KNOB FOR THE STOWABLE PEDALS WAS IN THE ENGAGED POSITION.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:34 PDT
Nearest AirportSnohomish County (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length9010 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210K
Tail NumberN9407M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMorcom Aviation Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-H1 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary6 injuries (1 serious injury, 5 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor5
Uninjured0
Total6
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 6 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:40
Weather SourceWFAC

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