N526HKCESSNA T210L 1994-10-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA T210L S/N: 21059668

Summary

On October 26, 1994, a Cessna T210L (N526HK) was involved in an accident near Beulah, ND. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.

On October 25, 1994, about 1930 mountain daylight time, a Cessna T210L, N526HK, sustained substantial damage when it departed the runway (60'X4000' asphalt) and nosed-over during landing roll at the Beulah Airport, Beulah, North Dakota. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant of the airplane, received minor injuries. The local personal flight originated at 1925. No flight plan was filed, and visual meteorological conditions existed at the time.

The pilot was practicing touch and go landings on runway 10 at night. On the second landing he stated the airplane veered to the right, departed the runway, and nosed-over. Federal Aviation Administration Inspector who examined the airplane reported the wheel brakes and the nose wheel centering cam operated properly.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI95LA025. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N526HK.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 26, 1994
NTSB Number
CHI95LA025
Location
BEULAH, ND
Event ID
20001206X02417
Coordinates
47.260028, -101.769783
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21059668
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
T210L C210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCNITT JAMES B DBA
Address
17393 HWY 138
Status
Deregistered
City
JULESBURG
State / Zip Code
CO 80737
Country
United States

Analysis

On October 25, 1994, about 1930 mountain daylight time, a Cessna T210L, N526HK, sustained substantial damage when it departed the runway (60'X4000' asphalt) and nosed-over during landing roll at the Beulah Airport, Beulah, North Dakota. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant of the airplane, received minor injuries. The local personal flight originated at 1925. No flight plan was filed, and visual meteorological conditions existed at the time.

The pilot was practicing touch and go landings on runway 10 at night. On the second landing he stated the airplane veered to the right, departed the runway, and nosed-over. Federal Aviation Administration Inspector who examined the airplane reported the wheel brakes and the nose wheel centering cam operated properly. The reported wind was from 180 degrees at 5 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI95LA025