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June 11, 2001 · Cessna 210M · N210BK

Magnolia, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 2001
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Magnolia, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 210M
Tail Number
N210BK
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW01LA139

The pilot was attempting to land the airplane on a private road, when the nose contacted four unmarked power lines approximately 20 feet agl. that crossed perpendicular to the road. The power lines stretched, snapped, and the airplane impacted the ground in a nose low attitude. The airplane came to rest upright approximately 150 feet from the initial power line contact point.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain clearance over the wires while on final approach.

Full Narrative

On June 11, 2001, at 0729 central daylight time, a Cessna 210M single-engine airplane, N210BK, impacted terrain after striking power lines while attempting to land on a private road near Magnolia, Texas. The private pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, sustained serious injuries. The airplane was owned and operated by B and K Lumber Co. Inc., of Rye, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight. The flight originated from the Cleveland Municipal Airport, Houston, Texas, approximately 0700, and was destined for the accident location. According to witnesses who worked for the pilot's company, the pilot had landed on the private road "hundreds of times." The witnesses were "flagging traffic" to keep vehicles and animals off the road while the pilot was attempting to land to the north. During the approach, the airplane's nose contacted four power lines approximately 20 feet agl that crossed perpendicular to the road. The power lines stretched, snapped, and the airplane impacted the ground in a nose low attitude. The airplane came to rest upright approximately 150 feet from the initial power line contact point. The FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, stated that the power lines were not marked. The nose and right main landing gear separated from the aircraft, and the firewall was buckled. Numerous attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) from the pilot were unsuccessful.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:29 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210M
Tail NumberN210BK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-L17B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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