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February 28, 1986 · Cessna 210M · N761VX
While Lake Twp., MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
While Lake Twp., MI
Aircraft
Cessna 210M
Tail Number
N761VX
Operator
Pdq Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA091
THE ACFT WAS FOUR MILES FROM THE ARPT ON AN ILS APCH WHEN AN ENG FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED. THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED DURING THE FORCED LANDING ON A FROZEN LAKE. POST ACCIDENT ENG TEARDOWN REVEALED THE ENG FAILURE ORIGINATED FROM MOVEMENT OF THE #2 MAIN BEARING. THIS RESULTED IN A BENDING OVERLOAD OF THE CRANKSHAFT AND EVENTUAL SEPARATION OF THE CRANKSHAFT AT THE #3 CHEEK.
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THE ACFT WAS FOUR MILES FROM THE ARPT ON AN ILS APCH WHEN AN ENG FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED. THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED DURING THE FORCED LANDING ON A FROZEN LAKE. POST ACCIDENT ENG TEARDOWN REVEALED THE ENG FAILURE ORIGINATED FROM MOVEMENT OF THE #2 MAIN BEARING. THIS RESULTED IN A BENDING OVERLOAD OF THE CRANKSHAFT AND EVENTUAL SEPARATION OF THE CRANKSHAFT AT THE #3 CHEEK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:53 EST
Nearest Airport3nm W
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210M
Tail NumberN761VX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPdq Air Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-L4 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind90° @ 15 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time03:59
Weather SourceWFAC