MINR · CESSNA T210L · 1992-05-02 · PRINEVILLE, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA92LA087
Event ID
20001211X14721
Type
Accident
Date
1992-05-02
Location
PRINEVILLE, OR, USA
Coordinates
44.099227, -120.659347
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
6
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
6
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
T210L
Registration
N5469V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND DELAYING HIS DECISION TO DIVERT FOR FUEL, OVERLOADING OF THE NOSE GEAR STRUT AND THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL SUBSEQUENT TO THE NOSE WHEEL SEPARATION. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH THE GEAR EXTENDED, HIS MISJUDGMENT OF THE FUEL SUPPLY, DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS DURING THE FORCED LANDING, AND THE DIRT BANK.