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March 7, 1983 · Cessna T-210L · N732CJ

Farmington, MN

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Farmington, MN
Aircraft
Cessna T-210L
Tail Number
N732CJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA130

DURING AN IFR FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AT 4000 FT MSL AND THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. HE BROKE OUT OF THE CLOUDS AT A LOW ALTITUDE IN THE VICINITY OF A LAKE THAT WAS COVERED WITH ICE. THE PILOT DID NOT KNOW THE CONDITION OF THE ICE, SO HE LANDED WITH THE GEAR UP FOR BETTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE WEIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT SKIDDED OVER THE ICE FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED FEET, THEN BROKE THROUGH. THE DOOR ON THE PILOT'S SIDE WAS JAMMED SHUT; HOWEVER, THE PILOT HAD PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED THE PASSENGER TO OPEN THE OTHER DOOR. THE COCKPIT BEGAN TO FILL WITH WATER, SO THE PILOT AND PASSENGER CLIMBED ON TOP OF THE PLANE AND WAITED FOR HELP. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO PREIMPACT, MECHANICAL FAILURES. IT OPERATED TO 2000 RPM DURING AN ENG RUN-UP.

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DURING AN IFR FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AT 4000 FT MSL AND THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. HE BROKE OUT OF THE CLOUDS AT A LOW ALTITUDE IN THE VICINITY OF A LAKE THAT WAS COVERED WITH ICE. THE PILOT DID NOT KNOW THE CONDITION OF THE ICE, SO HE LANDED WITH THE GEAR UP FOR BETTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE WEIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT SKIDDED OVER THE ICE FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED FEET, THEN BROKE THROUGH. THE DOOR ON THE PILOT'S SIDE WAS JAMMED SHUT; HOWEVER, THE PILOT HAD PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED THE PASSENGER TO OPEN THE OTHER DOOR. THE COCKPIT BEGAN TO FILL WITH WATER, SO THE PILOT AND PASSENGER CLIMBED ON TOP OF THE PLANE AND WAITED FOR HELP. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO PREIMPACT, MECHANICAL FAILURES. IT OPERATED TO 2000 RPM DURING AN ENG RUN-UP.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T-210L
Tail NumberN732CJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 18 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg

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