N6182N

Substantial
None

Cessna T210NS/N: 21062953

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 25, 2008
NTSB Number
LAX08CA096
Location
Coaldale, NV
Event ID
20080610X00821
Coordinates
38.117221, -118.006942
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering an unknown object on the dirt runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N6182N
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21062953
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
T210NC210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BEEGLES AIRCRAFT SERVICE INC
Address
635 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631-9148
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing rollout on a dirt runway, the airplane struck something. The airplane veered off the runway, bounced over a berm, and struck a small ditch that sheared off the nose landing gear and damaged the left wing tip. He reported that the runway was located in a remote area near a mill. The desert floor had been graded to make it usable as a runway. A mechanic at the mill had driven along the runway prior to the accident flight, and reported no disturbances on the runway to the pilot. The mechanic further reported that it looked okay to land there. The pilot stated that he has landed on this runway several times with no problems encountered. The pilot also reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX08CA096