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January 20, 1985 · Cessna 206G · N9940Z
Endicott, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 20, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Endicott, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 206G
Tail Number
N9940Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC85LA055
THE PLT STATED THAT THE ENG RPM DROPPED TO IDLE WHEN HE MADE HIS SECOND PWR REDUCTION ON DOWNWIND IN PREPARATION FOR LANDING. THE THROTTLE COULD NOT BE PUSHED IN WHEN AN ATTEMPT TO ADD PWR WAS MADE. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RWY AND CAME TO REST APRX 320 FT FROM THE APCH END OF THE RWY. CAUSE OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION WAS NOT DETERMINED.
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THE PLT STATED THAT THE ENG RPM DROPPED TO IDLE WHEN HE MADE HIS SECOND PWR REDUCTION ON DOWNWIND IN PREPARATION FOR LANDING. THE THROTTLE COULD NOT BE PUSHED IN WHEN AN ATTEMPT TO ADD PWR WAS MADE. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RWY AND CAME TO REST APRX 320 FT FROM THE APCH END OF THE RWY. CAUSE OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION WAS NOT DETERMINED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EST
Nearest AirportTri-Cities (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 206G
Tail NumberN9940Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 20 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point1 C / 10 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time10:00
Weather SourceWIT