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September 30, 1988 · Cessna 210 · N7457E
Kirkwood, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 30, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kirkwood, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N7457E
Operator
Charles Garman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC88LA251
THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO LAND AT A PRIVATE AIRPORT AT NIGHT ON AN UNLIT RWY. A GO-AROUND WAS INITIATED AND DURING THE GO-AROUND THE ENG LOST PWR. A GEAR UP LANDING WAS MADE BEYOND THE RWY. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED WATER IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE ENG WAS RUN UP AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND RAN SMOOTHLY.
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THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO LAND AT A PRIVATE AIRPORT AT NIGHT ON AN UNLIT RWY. A GO-AROUND WAS INITIATED AND DURING THE GO-AROUND THE ENG LOST PWR. A GEAR UP LANDING WAS MADE BEYOND THE RWY. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED WATER IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE ENG WAS RUN UP AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND RAN SMOOTHLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:20 EDT
Nearest AirportKIRKWOOD (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length2135 ft
Runway Width110 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN7457E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles Garman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-E · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO