# NTSB CHI03LA076: Cessna T210L, N123JL, New Hudson, MI, March 1, 2003 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: March 1, 2003, 18:10 local (23:10 UTC) - Place: New Hudson, MI - Coordinates: 42.503055, -83.623611 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.5031&lon=-83.6236&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report November 25, 2003 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA- Detroit FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 56562 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI03LA076 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/56562/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA076 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the airplane stalling while on final approach. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - in flight, approach - vfr pattern - final approach - airspeed - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - stall/mush - inadvertent, pilot in command - remedial action - not successful, pilot in command - In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled - terrain condition - grass ## Analysis The airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain while on approach to land. The pilot stated that he was a little high on final approach, so he reduced the throttle and lowered the nose. He reported that when the airplane was 200 to 300 feet from the end of the runway, at a ground speed of 83 knots, the nose of the airplane veered to the left. The pilot reported he was unable to realign the nose of the airplane using the rudder, and then the left wing stalled. He reported he was able to get the wings almost level prior to the airplane impacting ground. The airplane came to rest approximately 50 to 70 feet south of the runway, and 50 to 60 feet prior to the approach end of the runway. Examination of the airplane showed control surface continuity. ## Factual narrative On March 1, 2003, at 1810 eastern standard time, a Cessna T210L, N123JL, impacted terrain following a loss of control while on final approach to runway 25 at the Oakland Southwest Airport (Y47), New Hudson, Michigan. The private pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. An IFR flight plan was filed, but was cancelled prior to the accident. The flight originated from Traverse City, Michigan, at 1645. The pilot reported that he flew the VOR-A approach, which brought him right over the airport. He cancelled his IFR flight plan and circled to land on runway 25. He stated that he had a crosswind from the left, but the winds were light. The pilot stated that he was a little high on final approach, so he reduced the throttle and lowered the nose. He reported that when the airplane was 200 to 300 feet from the end of the runway, at a ground speed of 83 knots, the nose of the airplane veered to the left. The pilot reported he was unable to realign the nose of the airplane using the rudder, and then the left wing stalled. He reported he was able to get the wings almost level prior to the airplane impacting ground. The airplane came to rest approximately 50 to 70 feet south of the runway, and 50 to 60 feet prior to the approach end of the runway. A Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness inspector conducted an on-scene examination of the airplane. The examination showed control surface continuity. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N123JL](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N123JL-2003-09-26), registration cancelled 2003-09-26, S/N 21059629, built 1972 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna T210L - Registry model: [Cessna T210L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t210l) (registry code 2073449) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental TSIO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-520-series) (registry code 17040, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 21059629 - Airframe hours: 3654 - Engines: Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-H7B 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Charles J. Hass - Registered owner: Oakpointe Flyers LLC - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, April 4, 2002, 66 hours before - Departed: TVC, Traverse City, MI - Destination: Y47, New Hudson, MI - Flight plan: IFR - Airport: Y47, Oakland Southwest Airport, runway 25, 3,128 × 40 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 58; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review October 27, 2002; seat: left; flight hours: 1,025 total, 478 in this make and model, 975 as pilot in command, 8 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dusk - Wind: 180° at 5 knots - Visibility: 5 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 2,000 ft broken - Temperature: 30 °F, dew point 28 °F - Altimeter: 29.93 inHg - Observed at: YIP, 16 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20030301004099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030301004099A), Mar 1, 2003: Cessna T210L, New Hudson, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was cleared for circling approach to rwy 25 at New Hudson Airport (Y47), Michigan. On final approach pilot stated the nose of the aircraft veered… From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.