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December 26, 1990 · Cessna 310Q · N2251Q
Windsor, SC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 26, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Windsor, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 310Q
Tail Number
N2251Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL91LA033
THE PRIVATE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE LEFT MAIN GEAR ENCOUNTERED A SOFT SPOT IN THE SOD RUNWAY AND BEGAN TO PULL OFF TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND THE AIRCRAFT HIT A FENCE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT A TWO FOOT PATH, PROBABLY MADE BY HORSE, RAN AT AN ANGLE ACROSS THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE OWNER OF THE PRIVATE SOD AIRPORT TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THE RUNWAY, WHICH PRECIPITATED THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE LEFT MAIN GEAR ENCOUNTERED A SOFT SPOT IN THE SOD RUNWAY AND BEGAN TO PULL OFF TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND THE AIRCRAFT HIT A FENCE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT A TWO FOOT PATH, PROBABLY MADE BY HORSE, RAN AT AN ANGLE ACROSS THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EST
Nearest AirportWindy Acres Ranch (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310Q
Tail NumberN2251Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · 10-460-V0 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC