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March 18, 1985 · Cessna T210M · N732XD
Joplin, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Joplin, MO
Aircraft
Cessna T210M
Tail Number
N732XD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA073
THE ACFT NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AFTER A HARD BOUNCED LANDING. THE PLT STATED THAT SHE TOUCHED DOWN HARD ON THE MAIN GEAR THEN BOUNCED AND RELANDED ON MAIN AND NOSE GEAR. DURING THE 2ND TOUCHDOWN THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PLT AND HER ONE-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER WERE NOT INJURED. SHE SAID THE CHILD WAS STILL ASLEEP IN THE CAR SEAT AFTER THE ACCIDENT. SHE RECOMMENDED BETTER LANDING AS A PREVENTATIVE ACTION.
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THE ACFT NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AFTER A HARD BOUNCED LANDING. THE PLT STATED THAT SHE TOUCHED DOWN HARD ON THE MAIN GEAR THEN BOUNCED AND RELANDED ON MAIN AND NOSE GEAR. DURING THE 2ND TOUCHDOWN THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PLT AND HER ONE-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER WERE NOT INJURED. SHE SAID THE CHILD WAS STILL ASLEEP IN THE CAR SEAT AFTER THE ACCIDENT. SHE RECOMMENDED BETTER LANDING AS A PREVENTATIVE ACTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CST
Nearest AirportMunicipal (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length6503 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210M
Tail NumberN732XD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 14 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:00
Weather SourceWFAC