N117TC

Substantial
None

CESSNA 310QS/N: 310Q0786

Summary

On August 27, 2023, a Cessna 310Q (N117TC) was involved in an incident near Santa Fe, NM. All 4 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 landing flare following an unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA327. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N117TC.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 27, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA327
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Event ID
20230829192956
Coordinates
35.617111, -106.089410
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare following an unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
310Q0786
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
310QC310
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
6
FAA Model
310Q

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHRISTENSEN DEL S
Address
2207 AIRLINE DR
City
FRIENDSWOOD
State / Zip Code
TX 77546-5505
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR23LA327