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October 5, 2018 · Cessna 310 R · N553CM
Marathon, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Marathon, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 310 R (1974)
Tail Number
N553CM
Operator
Cessna 205
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA004
The pilot reported that, during landing on a private dirt airstrip on his ranch, the airplane collided with a cow. The pilot added that he did not see the cow during the approach or on the runway during touchdown. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right engine mounts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing on a private dirt airstrip on his ranch, the airplane collided with a cow. The pilot added that he did not see the cow during the approach or on the runway during touchdown. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right engine mounts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:20 CDT
Nearest AirportDesert Mountain Ranch (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310 R
Tail NumberN553CM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCessna 205
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO 520 A2B · Reciprocating · 300 | Continental · IO 550A2B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 11 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC