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November 11, 1986 · Cessna T210N · N1625U
Buckeye, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 11, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Buckeye, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna T210N
Tail Number
N1625U
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA037
A CESSNA T210N CRASHED WHEN THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO UNDERFLY WIRES DURING A GO-AROUND. THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE SURFACE WINDS AND MADE HIS FINAL APPROACH WITH A TAIL WIND. WHEN HE PASSED THE MIDPOINT ON THE 2,600 FT AIRSTRIP AND STILL WAS NOT ON THE GROUND HE DECIDED TO GO-AROUND. HE NOTICED WIRES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE AIRSTRIP IN HIS FLIGHT PATH AND ATTEMPTED TO UNDERFLY THEM. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN PRIOR TO THE WIRES. REVIEW OF THE PILOT'S TRAINING RECORDS REVEALED HE HAD NOT COMPLETED A PILOT COMPETENCY TEST IN THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS AS REQUIRED BY PART 135.293(B).
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A CESSNA T210N CRASHED WHEN THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO UNDERFLY WIRES DURING A GO-AROUND. THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE SURFACE WINDS AND MADE HIS FINAL APPROACH WITH A TAIL WIND. WHEN HE PASSED THE MIDPOINT ON THE 2,600 FT AIRSTRIP AND STILL WAS NOT ON THE GROUND HE DECIDED TO GO-AROUND. HE NOTICED WIRES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE AIRSTRIP IN HIS FLIGHT PATH AND ATTEMPTED TO UNDERFLY THEM. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN PRIOR TO THE WIRES. REVIEW OF THE PILOT'S TRAINING RECORDS REVEALED HE HAD NOT COMPLETED A PILOT COMPETENCY TEST IN THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS AS REQUIRED BY PART 135.293(B).
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:45 MST
Nearest AirportRogers Strip (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length2500 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210N
Tail NumberN1625U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT