Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. FACTORS WERE THE MOWN GRASS AND THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On July 13, 1995, at 1815 central daylight time, a Cessna 210D, N375HW, was substantially damaged during landing near Bentonville, Arkansas. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The flight departed Fayetteville, Arkansas (FYV) at 1550 and no flight plan was filed.
In the enclosed Pilot/Operator report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), the pilot stated that he "misjudged the landing" and "landed long" on the 1,700 foot long grass airstrip. He further reported that braking action was "poor" due to the grass having been "fresh[ly] mown." Subsequently, the aircraft struck a fence off of the departure end of the runway.
The density altitude at the time of the accident was calculated to be 3,700 feet.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW95LA296