# NTSB CHI86LA039: Cessna T210N, N5106C, Doran, MN, November 8, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 7, 1985, 19:00 local (Nov 8, 1985, 01:00 UTC)
- Place: Doran, MN
- Location: 46.1851° N, 96.4857° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Doran, MN, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=46.1851&lon=-96.4857&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 4 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 13387
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI86LA039
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/13387/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA039

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, cruise - normal
  - wing,skin - bent (cause)
  - visual lookout - reduced, pilot in command (cause)
  - flt control syst,aileron control - binding(mechanical) (cause)
  - light condition - night
  - object - bird(s)

## Analysis

WHILE IN CRUISE FLT AT 3000 FT MSL AT NIGHT, THE ACFT STRUCK A BIRD WITH THE LEFT WING. THE PLT EXPERIENCED SOME CONTROL PROBLEMS BUT WAS ABLE TO RETAIN SUFFICIENT CONTROL TO AFFECT A SAFE LANDING. POST-FLT INSPECTION REVEALED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE LEFT WING AND FUEL CELL. THERE WERE FEATHERS AND BLOOD IN THE VICINITY OF THE IMPACT AREA.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5106C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5106C), registered now, S/N 21063704, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA T210N
- Registry model: [Cessna T210N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t210n) (registry code 2073456) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental TSIO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-520-series) (registry code 17040, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 63704
- Engines: CONTINENTAL TSIO-520R 310 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: George M. Schuler
- Registered owner: Sigco Sun Plant
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, January 25, 1985
- Departed: MIC, CRYSTAL, MN
- Destination: BWP, WAHPETON, ND

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 28; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 660 total, 265 in this make and model, 613 as pilot in command, 39 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19851107065129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851107065129A), Nov 7, 1985: Cessna T210N, Doran, MN, Substantial damage. Struck a bird with the left wing during the night flight. Landed safely at wahpeton, north dakota.

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.

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