N3051L

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 310JS/N: 310J0051

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 1, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN11CA003
Location
St. Johns, MI
Event ID
20101004X44844
Coordinates
43.064723, -84.489166
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The failure by the pilot to attain/maintain a climb rate for undetermined reasons during a go-around.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3051L
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
310J0051
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
310JC310
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SWANSON TIMOTHY S
Address
11367 S MASON RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BANNISTER
State / Zip Code
MI 48807-9753
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the flight was normal until the airplane was established on final approach to runway 27 (2,509 feet by 50 feet, turf) at which point the airplane yawed slightly to the right. The pilot attempted a go-around about 100 feet above ground level, but there was a lack of engine power from the right engine. The pilot arrested the descent with power from the left engine, but the airplane impacted terrain at midfield and to the right of runway 27. The airplane sustained substantial damage, which included wing spar damage and a bent fuselage aft of the cabin. Inspection of the right engine by the Federal Aviation Administration was limited to engine compression, which was confirmed.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA003