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May 29, 1982 · Cessna 210A · N6660X
Davis Dam, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Davis Dam, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 210A
Tail Number
N6660X
Operator
Robert a Mcfarland
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX82DA201
WHILE CROSSING OVER RWY 31 THRESHOLD A PICKUP TRUCK ENTERED THE RWY ENVIRONMENT TRAVELING IN A NW DIRECTION. THE PLT WAS ABLE TO FLY OVER THE TRUCK WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY ADDING FULL POWER. THE ENG DID NOT DEVELOP FULL RPM UNTIL THE ACFT WAS NEAR THE END OF THE RWY & THE ACFT OVERRAN THE RWY COMING TO REST AT THE WATER'S EDGE IN A SMALL COVE ABOUT 500 FT NORTH OF THE RWY BOUNDARY. A PLT WITNESS ESTIMATED THE WIND TO BE FROM THE SOUTH AT ABOUT 15-20 KTS.
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WHILE CROSSING OVER RWY 31 THRESHOLD A PICKUP TRUCK ENTERED THE RWY ENVIRONMENT TRAVELING IN A NW DIRECTION. THE PLT WAS ABLE TO FLY OVER THE TRUCK WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY ADDING FULL POWER. THE ENG DID NOT DEVELOP FULL RPM UNTIL THE ACFT WAS NEAR THE END OF THE RWY & THE ACFT OVERRAN THE RWY COMING TO REST AT THE WATER'S EDGE IN A SMALL COVE ABOUT 500 FT NORTH OF THE RWY BOUNDARY. A PLT WITNESS ESTIMATED THE WIND TO BE FROM THE SOUTH AT ABOUT 15-20 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 MST
Nearest AirportCottonwood Landing (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width165 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210A
Tail NumberN6660X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRobert a Mcfarland
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470E · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter0