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March 23, 1985 · Cessna T210M · N732RX
Flora, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 1985
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 minor injuries)
Location
Flora, IN
Aircraft
Cessna T210M
Tail Number
N732RX
Operator
Skytrain
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI85LA147
PILOT DEPT DANVILLE, IL NO FLT PLAN FOR INDIANAPOLIS, IN ENROUTE HE ENCOUNTERED IFR CONDITIONS AND REVERSED COURSE. THE PILOT THEN LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER ON ACFT. FLYING NORTH, PILOT SAW FLORA MUNI THRU BREAKS IN OVERCAST. PUMPED GEAR DOWN AND ONLY EXTENDED-LOCKED NOSE GR PILOT LD LONG, DOWN WIND AND WENT OFF DEPT END OF RUNWAY CROSSED ROAD SIDE DITCH AND NOSED OVER INVERTED. BURNED LEAD ON ALTERNATOR CAUSED LOSS OF ELEC POWER.
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PILOT DEPT DANVILLE, IL NO FLT PLAN FOR INDIANAPOLIS, IN ENROUTE HE ENCOUNTERED IFR CONDITIONS AND REVERSED COURSE. THE PILOT THEN LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER ON ACFT. FLYING NORTH, PILOT SAW FLORA MUNI THRU BREAKS IN OVERCAST. PUMPED GEAR DOWN AND ONLY EXTENDED-LOCKED NOSE GR PILOT LD LONG, DOWN WIND AND WENT OFF DEPT END OF RUNWAY CROSSED ROAD SIDE DITCH AND NOSED OVER INVERTED. BURNED LEAD ON ALTERNATOR CAUSED LOSS OF ELEC POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:15 EST
Nearest AirportFLORA (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2640 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210M
Tail NumberN732RX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorSkytrain
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (5 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor5
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind90° @ 12 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingOvercast 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC