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October 23, 1990 · Cessna 210 · N613PW
Bridgeport, CT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Bridgeport, CT
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N613PW
Operator
Willard Walpole
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC91LA017
THE PILOT FLEW THE ILS APPROACH AND LANDED ON RUNWAY 06 WITH 861 FEET OF RUNWAY REMAINING. THE PILOT SAID HE 'HYDROPLANED AND RAN OFF END OF RUNWAY.' THE FAA CONDUCTED A FLIGHT CHECK OF THE ILS AND FOUND NO DISCREPANCIES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT USED EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED ON THE APPROACH AND LANDED LONG. THE AIRPLANE WENT OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A FENCE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT FLEW THE ILS APPROACH AND LANDED ON RUNWAY 06 WITH 861 FEET OF RUNWAY REMAINING. THE PILOT SAID HE 'HYDROPLANED AND RAN OFF END OF RUNWAY.' THE FAA CONDUCTED A FLIGHT CHECK OF THE ILS AND FOUND NO DISCREPANCIES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:21 EDT
Nearest AirportBridgeport (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length4677 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN613PW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWillard Walpole
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 11 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 1600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:26
Weather SourceWFAC