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December 24, 1987 · Cessna 210K · N8221M
Chowchilla, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chowchilla, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 210K
Tail Number
N8221M
Operator
Khg Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA076
DURING A CROSS COUNTRY FLT, THE PLT HAD DIVERTED TO ANOTHER ARPT FOR FUEL. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO ACTIVATE THE RWY LIGHTS AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE THAT WAS PERPENDICULAR TO THE RWY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE ACFT, AN INCORRECT FREQUENCY WAS NOTED ON THE RADIO. THE DAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE CORRECT FREQUENCY WAS USED AND THE RWY LIGHTS DID ACTIVATE. THERE WAS NO FUEL NOTED IN THE FUEL TANKS OR FUEL LINES. THE PLT HAD STATED THAT HE HAD CONSUMED SOME ALCOHOL DURING DINNER, HOWEVER, A BLOOD TEST WAS CONDUCTED WHICH WAS REPORTED AS NEGATIVE. THE PLT HAD ALSO TAKEN THE ACFT WHICH THE OPERATOR REPORTED AS AN UNAUTHORIZED FLT. THE PLT DID NOT FILE AN ACC REPORT AND HIS FLT TIME WAS NOT REPORTED OR AVAILABLE.
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DURING A CROSS COUNTRY FLT, THE PLT HAD DIVERTED TO ANOTHER ARPT FOR FUEL. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO ACTIVATE THE RWY LIGHTS AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE THAT WAS PERPENDICULAR TO THE RWY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE ACFT, AN INCORRECT FREQUENCY WAS NOTED ON THE RADIO. THE DAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE CORRECT FREQUENCY WAS USED AND THE RWY LIGHTS DID ACTIVATE. THERE WAS NO FUEL NOTED IN THE FUEL TANKS OR FUEL LINES. THE PLT HAD STATED THAT HE HAD CONSUMED SOME ALCOHOL DURING DINNER, HOWEVER, A BLOOD TEST WAS CONDUCTED WHICH WAS REPORTED AS NEGATIVE. THE PLT HAD ALSO TAKEN THE ACFT WHICH THE OPERATOR REPORTED AS AN UNAUTHORIZED FLT. THE PLT DID NOT FILE AN ACC REPORT AND HIS FLT TIME WAS NOT REPORTED OR AVAILABLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:05 PST
Nearest AirportChowchilla (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length3250 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210K
Tail NumberN8221M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKhg Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-L · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind280° @ 3 kt, gusting 3 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time07:49
Weather SourceWFAC