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June 28, 2018 · Cessna T210 N · N6386C

Pocahontas, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 28, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pocahontas, AR
Aircraft
Cessna T210 N (1980)
Tail Number
N6386C
Operator
Alc Aviation Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN18LA241

The private pilot was landing the airplane on a 4,000-ft-long asphalt runway with a left quartering tailwind. He stated that the airplane started to veer to the left and that he applied the right wheel brake to correct for the left turn. He was unable to maintain directional control, and the airplane exited the left side of the runway and nosed over, which resulted in damage to the right wing. Examination of the airplane revealed the left wheel and tire spun freely, whereas the right wheel and brake assembly were tight. Examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal flight operations. Runway skid marks were consistent with the right wheel brake locking up 1,100 ft from the runway threshold, followed quickly by the left wheel brake locking up 1,132 ft from the runway threshold. Both wheel brakes were locked up until the airplane exited the runway 1,500 ft from the threshold.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes while landing, which resulted in both brakes locking up, a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a nose over.

Full Narrative

On June 28, 2018, about 1130 central daylight time, a Cessna T210N airplane, N6386C, lost directional control while landing at Pocahontas Municipal Airport (M70), Pocahontas, Arkansas. The private pilot was not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated by ALC Aviation Services LLC under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Day visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the landing, which departed from Henry County Airport (PHT), Paris, Tennessee about 1000.After landing on runway 36 with a left quartering tailwind, the pilot stated the airplane veered to the left as if a tire had blown. The pilot attempted to correct to centerline by applying the right brake but was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane subsequently exited the left side of the runway and nosed over, damaging the right wing. Examination of the runway revealed two skid marks starting 1,100 ft and 1,132 ft from the threshold of runway 36. The right skid mark started 32 ft before the left skid mark. Both skid marks continued to the left edge of the 4,000 ft long, 75 ft wide asphalt runway and exited 1,500 ft from the runway threshold. Examination of the airplane revealed the left wheel and tire spun freely, whereas the right wheel and brake assembly were tight. Disassembly of the right wheel and brake assembly revealed the brake linings were new and had recently been replaced. A review of maintenance records revealed the right brake lining had been replaced on numerous occasions as compared to left brake lining. Examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal flight operations.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPocahontas Muni (0nm NW)
Runway36
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210 N
Tail NumberN6386C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlc Aviation Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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