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April 7, 2012 · Cessna 210H · N5981F
Marienthal, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Marienthal, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 210H
Tail Number
N5981F
Operator
Dirks Darrel
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA233
The pilot reported that there was a crosswind that was aggravated by a line of trees along the side of the runway, making the air turbulent. On the landing approach, the airplane encountered turbulence or a downdraft, which resulted in the airplane landing hard on its nose gear. The nose gear separated and the airplane nosed over on its back, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Tree(s)-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that there was a crosswind which was aggravated by a line of trees along the side of the runway, making the air turbulent. On the landing approach, he encountered turbulence or a downdraft, resulting in the airplane landing hard on its nose gear. The nose gear broke off and the airplane nosed over on its back resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210H
Tail NumberN5981F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDirks Darrel
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-520-A · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 18 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 25 C
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC