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February 16, 1985 · Cessna T210L · N732DT
Fullerton, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 16, 1985
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Fullerton, CA
Aircraft
Cessna T210L
Tail Number
N732DT
Operator
Willie a Rodrigues
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85FA142
THE PLT & GND WITNESSES RPTD THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN AT OR BEYOND MIDFIELD AT AN EXESSEIVE SPEED. THE ACFT CONTINUED THE LANDING ROLL, EXITED THE RWY & ENTERED SOFT DIRT AREA WEST OF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY. UPON ENTERING THE DIRT AREA THE NOSE GEAR SUNK IN THE DIRT & THE ACFT BEGAN TO NOSE OVER. DURING THE NOSE OVER SEQUENCE, THE ACFT STRUCK AN ARPT BOUNDARY FENCE & CAME TO REST INVERTED ON DALE STREET ALONG RWY 24 EXTENDED CENTERLINE. RWY 24 HAS A TWO BAR VASI & ITS LANDING DISTANCE IS 2858 FT. THE ACFT EXAMINATION DISCLOSED THE FLAPS WERE IN THE APCH POSITION. BOTH MAIN GEAR TIRES EXHIBITED SEVERAL FLAT SPOTS AREAS. BOTH BRAKE DISCS EXHIBITED OVERHEATING SIGNATURES. THE BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATED NORMALLY. TIRE MARKS BEGAN APRX 1000 FT EAST OF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY & CONTINUED TO THE MAIN WRECKAGE AREA. THE SURFACE WINDS WERE 200 DEGS AT 4 KTS.
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THE PLT & GND WITNESSES RPTD THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN AT OR BEYOND MIDFIELD AT AN EXESSEIVE SPEED. THE ACFT CONTINUED THE LANDING ROLL, EXITED THE RWY & ENTERED SOFT DIRT AREA WEST OF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY. UPON ENTERING THE DIRT AREA THE NOSE GEAR SUNK IN THE DIRT & THE ACFT BEGAN TO NOSE OVER. DURING THE NOSE OVER SEQUENCE, THE ACFT STRUCK AN ARPT BOUNDARY FENCE & CAME TO REST INVERTED ON DALE STREET ALONG RWY 24 EXTENDED CENTERLINE. RWY 24 HAS A TWO BAR VASI & ITS LANDING DISTANCE IS 2858 FT. THE ACFT EXAMINATION DISCLOSED THE FLAPS WERE IN THE APCH POSITION. BOTH MAIN GEAR TIRES EXHIBITED SEVERAL FLAT SPOTS AREAS. BOTH BRAKE DISCS EXHIBITED OVERHEATING SIGNATURES. THE BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATED NORMALLY. TIRE MARKS BEGAN APRX 1000 FT EAST OF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY & CONTINUED TO THE MAIN WRECKAGE AREA. THE SURFACE WINDS WERE 200 DEGS AT 4 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:02 PST
Nearest AirportFullerton (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length3121 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210L
Tail NumberN732DT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWillie a Rodrigues
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-L · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 4 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC