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June 9, 1989 · Cessna 210 · N9515Y
Halls Crossing, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Halls Crossing, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N9515Y
Operator
Thomas M Abbott
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN89LA135
THE PLT SAID HE LANDED ON RWY 16, A 3,865 X 65 FT DIRT RWY, WITH CALM WINDS. THE PLT SAID THAT DURING LANDING ROLL, HE APPLIED BRAKES AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO BRAKING ACTION. THE AIRPLANE RAN OFF THE SOUTH END OF THE RWY AND DOWN A 30 FT EMBANKMENT. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION PROVIDED NO EVIDENCE TO EXPLAIN THE REPORTED BRAKE MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT HANDLING BY THE PILOT, RESULTING IN A RUNWAY OVERRUN.
Full Narrative
THE PLT SAID HE LANDED ON RWY 16, A 3,865 X 65 FT DIRT RWY, WITH CALM WINDS. THE PLT SAID THAT DURING LANDING ROLL, HE APPLIED BRAKES AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO BRAKING ACTION. THE AIRPLANE RAN OFF THE SOUTH END OF THE RWY AND DOWN A 30 FT EMBANKMENT. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION PROVIDED NO EVIDENCE TO EXPLAIN THE REPORTED BRAKE MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest AirportHalls Crossing (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length3865 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN9515Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas M Abbott
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility90 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO