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April 8, 2017 · Cessna 210 D · N3938Y
Santa Teresa, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 8, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Santa Teresa, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 210 D (1964)
Tail Number
N3938Y
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA226
The pilot reported that he was practicing takeoffs and landings on the asphalt runway. The airplane bounced during the touchdown, and the airplane began a hard porpoise down the runway. The nose landing gear wheel cracked and separated from the airplane, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, the rudder, and the left wing strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was practicing takeoffs and landings to the asphalt runway. The airplane bounced during the touch down and the airplane began a hard porpoise down the runway. The nose landing gear wheel cracked and separated from the airplane and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, the rudder and the left wing strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 MDT
Nearest AirportDona Ana County Airport At San (0nm NNW)
Runway28
Runway Length9550 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210 D
Tail NumberN3938Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 9 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 19 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time14:58
Weather SourceWFAC