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August 2, 1986 · Cessna T210L · N5118Q
Elko, NV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Elko, NV
Aircraft
Cessna T210L
Tail Number
N5118Q
Operator
Clinton G Sayler
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA86LA190
DURING LANDING ROLLOUT ON RUNWAY 23 THE AIRCRAFT DEVIATED TO THE RIGHT AND THE PILOT CORRECTED FIRST WITH RUDDER AND THEN LEFT BRAKE. THE AIRCRAFT THEN VEERED LEFT AND DEPARTED THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT THEN ATTEMPTED TO INITIATE A GO AROUND AND FLY OUT OF THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL CONDITION. SHORTLY AFTER THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE IT COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN.
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DURING LANDING ROLLOUT ON RUNWAY 23 THE AIRCRAFT DEVIATED TO THE RIGHT AND THE PILOT CORRECTED FIRST WITH RUDDER AND THEN LEFT BRAKE. THE AIRCRAFT THEN VEERED LEFT AND DEPARTED THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT THEN ATTEMPTED TO INITIATE A GO AROUND AND FLY OUT OF THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL CONDITION. SHORTLY AFTER THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE IT COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:18 PDT
Nearest AirportElko Municipal (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length6401 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210L
Tail NumberN5118Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClinton G Sayler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-H · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 5 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:47
Weather SourceWFAC