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July 10, 2001 · Cessna 210 · N9657T
Saint Charles, MO
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Saint Charles, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N9657T
Operator
Geroge Bratcher
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI01LA208
The pilot reported that the nose gear collapsed during a hard landing.
Full Narrative
On July 10, 2001, at 1430 central daylight time, a Cessna 210, N9657T, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged during a hard landing at the Saint Charles Municipal Airport (3SQ), Saint Charles, Missouri. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight was operating under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot reported no injuries. The flight departed from the W. K. Kellogg Airport, Battle Creek, Michigan, at 1330, en route to 3SQ. The pilot reported in a written statement, "...Departed KBTL on IFR flight plan. Arrived 3SQ had hard landing with nose gear hitting hard. Broke strut then broke hydraulic line. Nose gear collapsed..."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSaint Charles Municipal (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3451 ft
Runway Width49 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN9657T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeroge Bratcher
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO470-E · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time16:54
Weather SourceWFAC