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October 5, 1983 · Cessna T210M · N1817M
Seattle, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Seattle, WA
Aircraft
Cessna T210M
Tail Number
N1817M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA84LA003
AFTER TAKEOFF WHILE ON A RIGHT TURNOUT FROM RWY 31L, & AT ABOUT 1000 FT AGL, THE ENG QUIT. THE PLT RETURNED TO THE ARPT & ELECTED TO LOWER THE GEAR WHEN HE KNEW RWY 13L COULD BE REACHED. HOWEVER THE LEFT MAIN GEAR FAILED TO LOCK PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN & THE AIRCRAFT SKIDDED OFF THE LEFT OF THE RWY. ENG TEARDOWN REVEALED A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE #4 CRANKSHAFT CHEEK.
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AFTER TAKEOFF WHILE ON A RIGHT TURNOUT FROM RWY 31L, & AT ABOUT 1000 FT AGL, THE ENG QUIT. THE PLT RETURNED TO THE ARPT & ELECTED TO LOWER THE GEAR WHEN HE KNEW RWY 13L COULD BE REACHED. HOWEVER THE LEFT MAIN GEAR FAILED TO LOCK PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN & THE AIRCRAFT SKIDDED OFF THE LEFT OF THE RWY. ENG TEARDOWN REVEALED A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE #4 CRANKSHAFT CHEEK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:50 PDT
Nearest AirportBoeing Field (0nm N)
Runway13R
Runway Length11900 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210M
Tail NumberN1817M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R1 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind20° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time04:48
Weather SourceWFAC