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August 18, 1984 · Cessna 210N II · N4674U
Elko, NV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Elko, NV
Aircraft
Cessna 210N II
Tail Number
N4674U
Operator
Pacific Piper Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA84LA202
FUEL EXHAUSTION OCCURRED ON FINAL APPROACH TO DESTINATION AIRPORT. THE NOSE LANDING GEAR CONTACTED THE TOP OF THE CHAIN LINK AIRPORT PERIMETER FENCE BREAKING A CONNECTOR AND ALLOWING THE NOSE GEAR TO RETRACT. THE MAIN GEAR WERE NOT DAMAGED. ON LANDING ROLL OUT, THE NOSE FELL THROUGH.
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FUEL EXHAUSTION OCCURRED ON FINAL APPROACH TO DESTINATION AIRPORT. THE NOSE LANDING GEAR CONTACTED THE TOP OF THE CHAIN LINK AIRPORT PERIMETER FENCE BREAKING A CONNECTOR AND ALLOWING THE NOSE GEAR TO RETRACT. THE MAIN GEAR WERE NOT DAMAGED. ON LANDING ROLL OUT, THE NOSE FELL THROUGH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 PDT
Nearest AirportElko Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length6434 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210N II
Tail NumberN4674U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPacific Piper Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 4 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:00
Weather SourceWFAC