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January 28, 2017 · Cessna 210 L · N59196
Charleston, WV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 28, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Charleston, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 210 L (1974)
Tail Number
N59196
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA128
The pilot reported that, during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions, as he "expected" to touch down, he reduced engine power. The airplane ballooned, followed by a hard landing and a bounce. During a subsequent second bounce, the nose gear collapsed. The airplane then veered left, exited the runway, and came to a stop nose down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot landed on runway 23, and the reported the wind was 260° at 11 knots, gusting to 17 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions, as he "expected" to touch down he reduced engine power. He further reported that the airplane ballooned, followed by a hard landing and a bounce. During a subsequent second bounce, the nose gear collapsed. The airplane then veered left, exited the runway, and came to a stop nose down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot landed runway 23, and reported the wind as 260° at 11 knots, gusting to 17 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 EST
Nearest AirportYEAGER (0nm NE)
Runway23
Runway Length6802 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210 L
Tail NumberN59196
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 L7 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 16 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.73 inHg
Observation Time20:54
Weather SourceWFAC