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October 24, 1987 · Cessna 210 · N6551X
Greeley, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Greeley, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N6551X
Operator
Hoffman Richard W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN88LA018
THE CFI WAS INSTRUCTING THE PRIVATE RATED PLT IN SIMULATED FORCED LANDINGS. THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER A FULL STOP LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT TURN PROPERLY TO THE RIGHT, AND SHE SUSPECTED BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. THE CFI TOOK CONTROL AND ATTEMPTED TO TAXI TO THE RAMP. THE CFI REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WENT OFF THE TAXIWAY AND DROPPED OFF AN INCLINE. THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE TERRAIN AND THE MAIN GEAR ALSO DROPPED OFF THE INCLINE. THE PLANE CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED DAMAGE TYPICAL OF HARD LANDING DAMAGE. THE INSPECTION DID NOT REVEAL EVIDENCE OF PRE-ACCIDENT BRAKE SYSTEM DAMAGE OR FAILURE.
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THE CFI WAS INSTRUCTING THE PRIVATE RATED PLT IN SIMULATED FORCED LANDINGS. THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER A FULL STOP LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT TURN PROPERLY TO THE RIGHT, AND SHE SUSPECTED BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. THE CFI TOOK CONTROL AND ATTEMPTED TO TAXI TO THE RAMP. THE CFI REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WENT OFF THE TAXIWAY AND DROPPED OFF AN INCLINE. THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE TERRAIN AND THE MAIN GEAR ALSO DROPPED OFF THE INCLINE. THE PLANE CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED DAMAGE TYPICAL OF HARD LANDING DAMAGE. THE INSPECTION DID NOT REVEAL EVIDENCE OF PRE-ACCIDENT BRAKE SYSTEM DAMAGE OR FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:55 MDT
Nearest AirportGreeley-Weld County (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length7035 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN6551X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHoffman Richard W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-E · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time11:30
Weather SourcePILO