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March 18, 1987 · Cessna P210N · N6446W
Elk Grove, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elk Grove, CA
Aircraft
Cessna P210N
Tail Number
N6446W
Operator
Patterson Aircraft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA150
DURING A LOCAL FLIGHT TO CHECK REPAIRS TO THE AIRCRAFT CABIN PRESSURIZATION, THE AIRCRAFT HAD DESCENDED FROM 8500 FT MSL TO 2000 FT MSL WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN CUTTING OUT. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT, THE PILOT LANDED THE AIRCRAFT IN A SOFT FIELD AND UPON TOUCHDOWN THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT APPROXIMATELY 24 OUNCES OF FUEL WAS DRAINED FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM AND THE FUEL TANKS WERE FOUND INTACT WITH NO SIGNS OF LEAKAGE. THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION REPORTED.
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DURING A LOCAL FLIGHT TO CHECK REPAIRS TO THE AIRCRAFT CABIN PRESSURIZATION, THE AIRCRAFT HAD DESCENDED FROM 8500 FT MSL TO 2000 FT MSL WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN CUTTING OUT. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT, THE PILOT LANDED THE AIRCRAFT IN A SOFT FIELD AND UPON TOUCHDOWN THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT APPROXIMATELY 24 OUNCES OF FUEL WAS DRAINED FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM AND THE FUEL TANKS WERE FOUND INTACT WITH NO SIGNS OF LEAKAGE. THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna P210N
Tail NumberN6446W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPatterson Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520AF · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 16 kt
Visibility76 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:20
Weather SourceWFAC