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July 19, 2019 · Cessna 210 5(205) Undesignat · N8260Z

Dallesport, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dallesport, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 210 5(205) Undesignat (1964)
Tail Number
N8260Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
WPR19LA196

During the takeoff roll, the pilot noted that there was no airspeed indication and reduced engine power to abort the takeoff. He stated that he lightly pulled back on the yoke, felt the airplane lift off the runway and that he then released the yoke. The airplane porpoised “3 possibly 4” times, “with each getting larger” until the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane slid down the runway, coming to rest on the runway surface. As the pilot exited the airplane, he noted flames near the door. The airplane was subsequently consumed by fire. Postcrash fire damage precluded examination of the pitot-static system or airspeed indicator, and the reason for the lack of airspeed indication during the takeoff roll could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper pitch control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a bounced landing and landing gear collapse.

Full Narrative

On July 19, 2019, at 0700 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 210-5 (205), N8260Z, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Dallesport, Oregon. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that he arrived at the airport, checked the weather, and performed a preflight inspection and subsequent engine run-up with no anomalies noted. During the takeoff roll, he noted that there was no airspeed indication and he reduced engine power to abort the takeoff. He stated that he lightly pulled back on the yoke, felt the airplane lift off the runway, and he then released the yoke. The airplane porpoised “3 possibly 4” times, “with each getting larger” until the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane slid down the runway, coming to rest on the runway surface. As the pilot exited the airplane, he noted flames near the door. The airplane was subsequently consumed by fire. Postcrash fire damage precluded examination of the pitot-static system or airspeed indicator, and the reason for the lack of airspeed indication during the takeoff roll could not be determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 PDT
Nearest AirportColumbia Gorge Rgnl/The Dalles (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length5097 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210 5(205) Undesignat
Tail NumberN8260Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors Inc. · IO-470-52 · Reciprocating · 260

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 46
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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