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June 5, 2007 · Cessna T210N · N6973N

Bakersfield, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Aircraft
Cessna T210N
Tail Number
N6973N
Operator
Joseph P Baratta
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA146

The pilot reported that as he was turning on to base leg for Runway 30R he noticed that the wind was stronger than anticipated, and when established on final the wind had caused the airplane to drift to the right of the runway's centerline. The pilot stated that as he was making adjustments to line up with the centerline the air traffic controller instructed him to go around. As he was pitching up and adding power the controller then told the pilot he was cleared to land, prompting the pilot to reduce power, drop the nose, and continue to make adjustments for the crosswind. The pilot reported that when the airplane touched down it bounced two or three times, "...then a strong wind gust caused the plane to exit the runway to the right." As a result of the nose wheel collapsing aft the firewall sustained substantial damage. The pilot estimated winds from 270 degrees between 12 and 14 knots, with wind gusts to 18 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors included the crosswind and gusty wind condition.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that as he was turning on to base leg for Runway 30R he noticed that the wind was stronger than anticipated, and when established on final the wind had caused the airplane to drift to the right of the runway's centerline. The pilot stated that as he was making adjustments to line up with the centerline the air traffic controller instructed him to go around. As he was pitching up and adding power the controller then told the pilot that he was cleared to land, prompting the pilot to reduce power, drop the nose, and continue to make adjustments for the crosswind. The pilot reported that when the airplane touched down it bounced two or three times, "...then a strong wind gust caused the plane to exit the runway to the right." The pilot revealed that after the airplane departed the runway the nose landing gear folded aft, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot estimated winds were from 270 degrees between 12 and 14 knots, with wind gusts to 18 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:33 PDT
Nearest AirportMeadows Field (0nm)
Runway30R
Runway Length10857 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210N
Tail NumberN6973N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJoseph P Baratta
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 14 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data