Summary
On March 07, 2007, a Cessna T210M (N6520B) was involved in an incident near Boulder City, NV. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
In a written statement dated March 7, the pilot reported that he crossed the threshold at 70 knots and touched down between the numbers and the touchdown point. The pilot reported that when brakes were applied, the airplane "veered slightly right" and left brake and rudder were applied. The pilot stated the corrective action momentarily corrected the situation, however, the airplane again veered sharply to the right, exited the runway and collided with a dirt embankment.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing spar and the nose gear collapsed.
This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA07CA072. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6520B.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
In a written statement dated March 7, the pilot reported that he crossed the threshold at 70 knots and touched down between the numbers and the touchdown point. The pilot reported that when brakes were applied, the airplane "veered slightly right" and left brake and rudder were applied. The pilot stated the corrective action momentarily corrected the situation, however, the airplane again veered sharply to the right, exited the runway and collided with a dirt embankment.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing spar and the nose gear collapsed.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA07CA072