Summary
On June 05, 2007, a Cessna T210N (N6973N) was involved in an incident near Bakersfield, CA. 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 improper flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors included the crosswind and gusty wind condition.
The pilot reported that as he was turning on to base leg for Runway 30R he noticed that the wind was stronger than anticipated, and when established on final the wind had caused the airplane to drift to the right of the runway's centerline. The pilot stated that as he was making adjustments to line up with the centerline the air traffic controller instructed him to go around. As he was pitching up and adding power the controller then told the pilot that he was cleared to land, prompting the pilot to reduce power, drop the nose, and continue to make adjustments for the crosswind.
This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA07CA146. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6973N.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors included the crosswind and gusty wind condition.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot reported that as he was turning on to base leg for Runway 30R he noticed that the wind was stronger than anticipated, and when established on final the wind had caused the airplane to drift to the right of the runway's centerline. The pilot stated that as he was making adjustments to line up with the centerline the air traffic controller instructed him to go around. As he was pitching up and adding power the controller then told the pilot that he was cleared to land, prompting the pilot to reduce power, drop the nose, and continue to make adjustments for the crosswind. The pilot reported that when the airplane touched down it bounced two or three times, "...then a strong wind gust caused the plane to exit the runway to the right." The pilot revealed that after the airplane departed the runway the nose landing gear folded aft, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot estimated winds were from 270 degrees between 12 and 14 knots, with wind gusts to 18 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# SEA07CA146