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October 1, 2010 · Cessna 310J · N3051L
St. Johns, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 2010
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
St. Johns, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 310J
Tail Number
N3051L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA003
The pilot reported that the flight was normal and he maneuvered the multi-engine airplane onto the final approach leg of the traffic pattern. The airplane yawed slightly to the right and the pilot attempted a go-around at about 100 feet above ground level. He noted that there was a lack of engine power from the right engine. The pilot arrested the descent with power from the left engine, but the airplane impacted terrain adjacent to the runway. A postaccident examination of the right engine was limited to verifying engine compression, which was confirmed to be normal.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Climb rate-Attain/maintain not possible - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the flight was normal until the airplane was established on final approach to runway 27 (2,509 feet by 50 feet, turf) at which point the airplane yawed slightly to the right. The pilot attempted a go-around about 100 feet above ground level, but there was a lack of engine power from the right engine. The pilot arrested the descent with power from the left engine, but the airplane impacted terrain at midfield and to the right of runway 27. The airplane sustained substantial damage, which included wing spar damage and a bent fuselage aft of the cabin. Inspection of the right engine by the Federal Aviation Administration was limited to engine compression, which was confirmed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:16 EDT
Nearest AirportTripp Creek Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2509 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310J
Tail NumberN3051L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-U · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 46
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourceWFAC