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April 23, 2024 · Cessna T210 L · N89EP

Placerville, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 23, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Placerville, CA
Aircraft
Cessna T210 L (1974)
Tail Number
N89EP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA133

On April 23, 2024, at 1113 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna T210 airplane, N89EP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Placerville, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during the landing on runway 09, immediately after touchdown, the airplane veered right. He attempted to correct with left rudder input along with left brake application, but the airplane continued to veer to the right. Despite his attempt to maintain directional control, the airplane exited the right side of the runway into the grass covered runway safety area. Subsequently, the airplane continued to veer to the right and impacted an unoccupied airplane and a hangar. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and fuselage. Following the accident, the pilot examined the right brake caliper assembly and found it secured. The right wheel assembly was unable to be moved on the axle. The airplane was relocated to a secure location for further examination.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot

Full Narrative

On April 23, 2024, at 1113 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna T210 airplane, N89EP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Placerville, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that immediately after the airplane touched down, it pulled to the right. He attempted to correct with rudder application, but the airplane continued to veer to the right. He first suspected that it was a flat right main tire, although he recalled the airplane was rolling smoothly. He then applied the left brake to help with the correction as the airplane continued to veer to the right. Before exiting off the side of the runway he applied pressure to both brake pedals. Despite his actions, the airplane exited the runway and onto the grass-covered runway safety area and continued to a parking area near hangars. The braking had little effect as the airplane traveled over the grass, and the pilot continued to apply the left brake and full left rudder to try to return to the runway. In a last effort to avoid the parking area, he applied both brakes. Subsequently, the airplane impacted an unoccupied airplane and then a hangar door. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that, following the accident, he examined the right brake caliper assembly and found it to be tight and secured. According to the pilot, he could not move the right wheel assembly on the axle. Postaccident examination of the airplane was conducted by an FAA inspector. The airplane’s flight control system revealed normal operation. The nose landing gear collapsed during the accident sequence. The right rudder pedals were found forced beyond full deflection. The brake pedals were depressed from each pilot position and both felt normal. The main brake rotors were free to rotate. The inspector spoke with the individuals who moved the airplane into a hangar after the accident, and they did not indicate that either brake assembly was locked in place at that time.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:13 PDT
Nearest AirportSwansboro Airport (0nm N)
Runway09
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210 L
Tail NumberN89EP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · TSIO-520H4B · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 69 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 6 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F / 48 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time11:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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