# NTSB LAX06CA135: Cessna T210H, N57AB, Wells, NV, April 2, 2006 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: April 2, 2006, 13:00 local (20:00 UTC) - Place: Wells, NV - Coordinates: 41.116943, -114.921943 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.1169&lon=-114.9219&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 2 minor - Status: Completed, report August 29, 2006 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 63435 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX06CA135 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/63435/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA135 ## Probable cause the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - in flight, landing - flare/touchdown - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - ground loop/swerve - encountered, pilot in command - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown - terrain condition - soft - Nose over, landing - flare/touchdown ## Analysis The airplane veered off the runway and nosed over. Prior to departure the pilot obtained a full weather briefing, but there was no information regarding the surface winds at his destination airport. The pilot stated that the approach was normal, despite the crosswind conditions. Just prior to touchdown a strong gust blew the airplane to the left side of the runway. He attempted to execute a go-around by adding full power, but the airplane was unable to get airborne due to the strong wind conditions. The airplane touched down off the runway surface and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. He estimated the winds were from the north at 25 knots gusting to 40 knots. The airport manager confirmed the existence of strong gusty wind conditions at the time of the accident. ## Factual narrative The airplane veered off the runway and nosed over. Prior to departure the pilot obtained a full weather briefing, but there was no information regarding the surface winds at his destination airport. The pilot stated that the approach to runway 26 was normal, despite the crosswind conditions that he encountered. Just prior to touchdown a strong gust blew the airplane to the left side of the runway. He attempted to execute a go-around by adding full power, but the airplane was unable to get airborne due to the strong wind conditions. The airplane touched down off the runway surface and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The airplane incurred damage to the wings and tail section. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. He estimated the winds were from the north at 25 knots gusting to 40 knots. The airport manager confirmed that there were strong gusty wind conditions at the time of the accident. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N57AB](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N57AB-2008-08-27), registration cancelled 2008-08-27, S/N T210-0374, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna T210H - Registry model: [Cessna T210H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t210h) (registry code 2073438) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: T210-0374 - Engines: Continental TSIO-520 reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: GEU, Glendale, AZ - Destination: LWL, Wells, NV - Flight plan: IFR - Airport: LWL, Wells Municipal Airport, runway 26, 5,498 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 56; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3; flight hours: 850 total, 750 in this make and model, 8 in the last 90 days, 8 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 180° at 25 knots, gusting 40 - Visibility: 50 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none ## 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 20060402005399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060402005399A), Apr 2, 2006: Cessna T210H, Wells, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was attempting to land at Wells, Nevada airport on runway 8 with a 12 knot crosswind from the north. Just prior to touch down, the aircraft… ## Other investigations on N57AB (1) 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. - [NTSB DEN92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA054), May 26, 1992: Cessna T210H (N57AB), Boulder, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: POWER LOSS DUE TO LOW FUEL PUMP PRESSURE AND A CHAFED UPPER DECK REFERENCE LINE. A FACTOR WAS: THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO A PARTIALLY EXTENDED MAIN LANDING GEAR. 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. 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