N85S

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA T210NS/N: 21063107

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA564
Location
Boulder, CO
Event ID
20120822X51704
Coordinates
40.039165, -105.225555
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to continue the unstable approach, which resulted in a loss of control during landing and a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N85S
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21063107
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
T210NC210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6950 CURRAN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
CA 92154-5712
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was returning to the airport to land on runway 8. He stated that he overshot the final approach and had to maneuver the airplane back to the final approach course. The airplane was high on the approach so he extended 30 degrees of flaps and descended at an airspeed between 80 and 85 knots. The pilot stated that he felt that the approach was not stabilized; however, he continued the approach and landed. During the landing roll the pilot felt that he was being pushed by a strong tailwind and was unable to stop the airplane before the end of the runway. The airplane departed the runway environment to the right, went down a 65 foot embankment, and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe and both wings. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. Wind at the time of the accident was recorded as 340 degrees at 4 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# CEN12CA564