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September 1, 2003 · Cessna 210 · N7445E
St. Paul, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
St. Paul, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N7445E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA326
The airplane sustained substantial damage during a hard landing. The pilot stated that he made a steep approach and landed "pretty hard", blowing the front tire. The airplane sustained damage to the nose gear and firewall.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot in command performing an improper flare.
Full Narrative
On September 1, 2003, at 1400 central daylight time, a Cessna 210, N7445E, owned and piloted by a private pilot, experienced a hard landing on runway 14 (2,850 feet by 75 feet, asphalt) at the Lake Elmo Airport (21D), St. Paul, Minnesota. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight originated from 21D, at 1300. According to the pilot's written statement, he was practicing takeoffs and landings for his biennial flight review. The pilot stated he made a steep approach on his eighth landing. The pilot reported that the airplane landed "pretty hard" and blew out the front tire resulting in damage to the nose gear and firewall.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest AirportLake Elmo Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length2850 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN7445E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · IO 470 E · Reciprocating · 260
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC