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June 22, 2014 · Cessna 210A A · N9457X

Port Angeles, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Port Angeles, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 210A A (1961)
Tail Number
N9457X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA261

The pilot reported that during landing with a crosswind in the tailwheel equipped airplane, a gust of wind hit the airplane which ground-looped to the right. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing, left aileron, and the left horizontal stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during landing with a crosswind in the tailwheel equipped airplane, a gust of wind hit the airplane which ground-looped to the right. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing, left aileron, and the left horizontal stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 PDT
Nearest AirportWilliam R Fairchild Intl (0nm ESE)
Runway26
Runway Length6347 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210A A
Tail NumberN9457X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 48
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data