# NTSB MIA97LA182: Cessna 210F, N1817F, Waycross, GA, June 13, 1997 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: June 13, 1997, 18:42 local (22:42 UTC) - Place: Waycross, GA - Coordinates: 31.210071, -82.349708 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=31.2101&lon=-82.3497&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 4 minor - Status: Completed, report October 31, 1997 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 38289 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA97LA182 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/38289/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA182 ## Probable cause the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering in an attempt to reverse direction, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf, cruise - throttle/power lever,cable - disconnected (contributing factor) - precautionary landing - performed, pilot in command - Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering - turn to reverse direction - airspeed(vso) - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause) - In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled ## Analysis The pilot stated he was in cruise flight when the manifold pressure dropped. He elected to divert to an alternate airport. He completed the before landing check and noted that his final approach airspeed was fast. He attempted to reduce power with negative results. The airplane touched down fast and became airborne with insufficient power to climb. The pilot made a steep left turn, followed by a steep right turn, then the airplane stalled and collided with the terrain. Examination of the throttle cable revealed it had become disconnected from the engine. ## Factual narrative On June 13, 1997, about 1842 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 210F, N1817F, registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, crashed at the Waycross-Ware County Airport, Waycross, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an IFR flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot and three passengers reported minor injuries. The flight departed from Lawrenceville, Georgia, about 1 hour 28 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated he had leveled off at 6,000 feet in IMC conditions when the manifold pressure dropped to 15 inches. He informed ATC that he was losing power, could not maintain altitude, and requested a vector to the nearest airport. He was provided vectors to Waycross, encountered VFR conditions at 3,500 feet, and had visual contact with the airport. He contacted UNICOM and was informed that runway 18 was the active runway in use, but elected to land straight in to runway 23. He completed the before landing check, and lowered the flaps to 20 degrees. The final approach was fast, estimated at about 90 to 100 knots. He attempted to reduce power with negative results. The airplane touched down fast, and became airborne with insufficient power to climb, and no attempt was made to shut the engine down by turning off the mixture. He made a steep left, followed by a steep right turn, hoping to keep the aircraft on the airport. The left wing dropped down, the nose pitched down, the airplane stalled, and the airplane collided with the ground in a left wing low, nose down attitude, separating the nose gear, and left main gear. Examination of the airplane by the FAA revealed the throttle cable had disconnected from the engine. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1817F](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1817F-1998-11-13), registration cancelled 1998-11-13, S/N 21058717 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 210F - Registry model: [Cessna 210F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-210f) (registry code 2073418) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 210-58717 - Airframe hours: 3405 - Engines: Continental IO-520-A5 285 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Kenneth L. Brittingham Jr - Registered owner: Thomas M. Willett - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, February 4, 1997, 45 hours before - Departed: LZU, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - Destination: DAB, DAYTONA BEACH, FL - Flight plan: IFR - Airport: AYS, Waycross-Ware County, runway 23, 5,035 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 53; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 692 total, 73 in this make and model, 584 as pilot in command, 15 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 230° at 8 knots - Visibility: 15 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 90 °F, dew point 72 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: AMG, 27 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 19970613014079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970613014079A), Jun 13, 1997: Cessna 210F, Waycross, GA, Substantial damage. Engine idled IFR en route. Vectored to alternate. Too high landing. Partial power. Stalled. Throttle disconnected. From the NTSB's public API. 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