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May 13, 1986 · Cessna T210M · N761XE
Erie, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Erie, CO
Aircraft
Cessna T210M
Tail Number
N761XE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA135
THE PLT REPORTS THAT HE REMEMBERS GOING THROUGH THE CHECKLIST ON DOWNWIND FOLLOWING A SHORT FLIGHT FROM A NEARBY AIRPORT. HE DOES NOT REMEMBER DOING A FINAL 'DOWN AND GREEN' CHECK AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED GEAR UP.
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THE PLT REPORTS THAT HE REMEMBERS GOING THROUGH THE CHECKLIST ON DOWNWIND FOLLOWING A SHORT FLIGHT FROM A NEARBY AIRPORT. HE DOES NOT REMEMBER DOING A FINAL 'DOWN AND GREEN' CHECK AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED GEAR UP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 MDT
Nearest AirportTri-County (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length5400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210M
Tail NumberN761XE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingUnknown 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO