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May 13, 1985 · Cessna 210D · N3835Y
Austin, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Austin, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 210D
Tail Number
N3835Y
Operator
John C Ketzler
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA223
THE PLT TOUCHED DOWN LONG ON RWY 17 WITH 30 DEGS OF FLAPS, APPARENTLY GOIND DOWNWIND. HE ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND, DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT AND THE LEFT MAIN GEAR HIT A LARGE BOULDER SEPARATING THE GEAR FROM THE ACFT. THE PLT THEN FLEW TO ANOTHER NEARBY ARPT AND LANDED ON RWY 35 WITH A 050 DEG WIND OF 6 KTS. THE ACFT ROLLED/SLID TO A STOP ON ITS RIGHT MAIN, NOSE GEAR AND LEFT WING TIP.
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THE PLT TOUCHED DOWN LONG ON RWY 17 WITH 30 DEGS OF FLAPS, APPARENTLY GOIND DOWNWIND. HE ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND, DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT AND THE LEFT MAIN GEAR HIT A LARGE BOULDER SEPARATING THE GEAR FROM THE ACFT. THE PLT THEN FLEW TO ANOTHER NEARBY ARPT AND LANDED ON RWY 35 WITH A 050 DEG WIND OF 6 KTS. THE ACFT ROLLED/SLID TO A STOP ON ITS RIGHT MAIN, NOSE GEAR AND LEFT WING TIP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:36 CDT
Nearest AirportRobert Mueller (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length5006 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210D
Tail NumberN3835Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn C Ketzler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-A · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2200 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC