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June 26, 2016 · Cessna 310R · N455TB
Schafer Meadows, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Schafer Meadows, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 310R (1980)
Tail Number
N455TB
Operator
Smith Loren
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR16LA171
The pilot reported that, during landing on an uphill runway, the airplane touched down, veered slightly to the side, and then veered the other direction and back. Subsequently, the airplane exited the left side of the runway, the landing gear collapsed, and the stabilizer and elevator were substantially damaged. During postaccident examination, the left landing gear upper trunnion was found fracture separated. The investigation could not determine whether the upper trunnion fracture separation caused the airplane to veer from one direction to the other or whether the trunnion was fractured due to the landing gear collapsing.
NTSB Probable Cause
A loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined.
Full Narrative
On June 26, 2016, about 1000 mountain standard time, a Cessna 310R airplane, N455TB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Schafer USFS Airport (8U2), Schafer Meadows, Montana. The pilot and three passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that, during landing on an uphill runway, the airplane touched down, veered slightly to the side, and then to the other direction and back. The airplane exited the left side of the runway, the landing gear collapsed, and the airplane then came to rest about 50 ft from the runway. Postaccident examination revealed that the stabilizer and elevator were substantially damaged. The left landing gear upper trunnion was found fracture separated.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 MDT
Nearest AirportSchafer Usfs Airport (0nm)
Runway7
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310R
Tail NumberN455TB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSmith Loren
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 0 | Cont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 0
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 50
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC