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March 21, 1982 · Cessna T210M · N761MZ
Williamsport, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 1982
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Location
Williamsport, PA
Aircraft
Cessna T210M
Tail Number
N761MZ
Operator
David Sheinkin
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC82FA059
THE ACFT IMPACTED A MOUNTAIN ABOUT 5 MI SW OF THE ARPT AT AN ELEVATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,400 FT WHILE EXECUTING A MISSED APPROACH FROM AN ILS APPROACH TO RWY 27. THE PUBLISHED MISSED APPROACH PROCEDURE REQUIRES A CLIMBING RIGHT TURN TO 3,700 FT VIA A HEADING OF 290 DEG.
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THE ACFT IMPACTED A MOUNTAIN ABOUT 5 MI SW OF THE ARPT AT AN ELEVATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,400 FT WHILE EXECUTING A MISSED APPROACH FROM AN ILS APPROACH TO RWY 27. THE PUBLISHED MISSED APPROACH PROCEDURE REQUIRES A CLIMBING RIGHT TURN TO 3,700 FT VIA A HEADING OF 290 DEG.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:57 EST
Nearest AirportLycoming County (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length6449 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210M
Tail NumberN761MZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDavid Sheinkin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Fatal5
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 6 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time11:07