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August 27, 2023 · Cessna 310Q · N117TC
Santa Fe, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 310Q (1973)
Tail Number
N117TC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA327
The pilot reported being high and fast on final approach. When he reduced power to land the airplane descended rapidly and landed hard. The left landing gear collapsed and the airplane exited the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported being high and fast on final approach. When he reduced power to land the airplane descended rapidly and landed hard. The left landing gear collapsed and the airplane exited the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MDT
Nearest AirportSante Fe Regional (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length8366 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310Q
Tail NumberN117TC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260 | Cont Motor · IO-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1None
Crew 2Unkn
Crew 3Age 69 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 F
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC