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September 15, 2010 · Cessna T310R · N87256
Nome, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Nome, AK
Aircraft
Cessna T310R
Tail Number
N87256
Operator
Olson Donald C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC10CA093
The solo airline transport pilot was on a personal cross-country flight operating under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said he was on a special VFR approach, and was about 4 miles from the airport when he collided with terrain during a turn. He reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The pilot's attorney said the pilot told him the airplane received substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a special VFR approach, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The solo airline transport pilot was on a personal cross-country flight operating under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said he was on a special VFR approach, and was about 4 miles from the airport when he collided with terrain during a turn. He reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The pilot's attorney said the pilot told him the airplane received substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T310R
Tail NumberN87256
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOlson Donald C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 300 | Cont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 6 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 46
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time13:24
Weather SourceWFAC