# NTSB WPR15CA057: Cessna P210 - N, N4881K, Jeffrey, WY, December 9, 2014 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: December 9, 2014, 09:00 local (16:00 UTC) - Place: Jeffrey, WY - Coordinates: 42.532222, -107.934722 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.5322&lon=-107.9347&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-flare/touchdown: Landing area overshoot](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 2 minor, 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 10, 2015 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Western Pacific Region - NTSB case key (mKey): 90482 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR15CA057 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/90482/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=90482 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA057 ## Probable cause The pilot's inadequate approach and excessive airspeed, which resulted in a long landing, the subsequent runway overrun, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Info processing/decision: identification/recognition](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041510): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna P210N, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041510/cases.md?model=2073454), [All aircraft, 559 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041510/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: airspeed](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062010): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna P210N, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062010/cases.md?model=2073454), [All aircraft, 1,681 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062010/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: descent/approach/glide path](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna P210N, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md?model=2073454), [All aircraft, 809 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md) - [Action: delayed action](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041025): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna P210N, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041025/cases.md?model=2073454), [All aircraft, 894 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041025/cases.md) - [Terrain: rough terrain](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03021015): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Not specified; cases with it: [Cessna P210N, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03021015/cases.md?model=2073454), [All aircraft, 442 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03021015/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Landing area overshoot](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna P210N, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380/sequence.md?model=2073454), [All aircraft, 400 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380/sequence.md) - [Landing-aborted after touchdown: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Cessna P210N, 12 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=2073454), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Cessna P210N, 31 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=2073454), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that while on final approach he observed that his airspeed was too high, and after landing long he added power in an attempt to go around. However, the airplane did not reach flying speed before going off the end of the runway. The airplane subsequently impacted terrain and sustained substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and the engine compartment. The pilot stated that the wind at the time of the accident was calm. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that while on final approach he observed that his airspeed was too high, and after landing long he added power in an attempt to go around. However, the airplane did not reach flying speed before going off the end of the runway. The airplane subsequently impacted terrain and sustained substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and the engine compartment. The pilot stated that the wind at the time of the accident was calm. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N4881K](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4881K-2015-03-03), registration cancelled 2015-03-03, S/N P21000354, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA P210 - N - Registry model: [Cessna P210N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-p210n) (registry code 2073454) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [TCM Cont TSIO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/tcm-cont-tsio-520-series) (registry code 17060, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: P21000354 - Year built: 1979 - Airframe hours: 4611 - Engines: Continental Motors TSIO 520 310 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Business, Part 91 - Operator: Allen J Head - Registered owner: Allen J Head - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, October 24, 2014, 2 hours before - Departed: MTJ, Montrose, CO - Destination: NA, Jeffrey, WY - Airport: NA, Anderson Ranch, runway 060, 2,600 × 100 ft, gravel - Equipment: Onboard weather, Auto-pilot ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 68; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review October 6, 2014; seat: left; restraint: 3-point; flight hours: 5,225 total, 2,138 in this make and model, 5,225 as pilot in command, 28 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 220° at 14 knots, gusting 20 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 43 °F, dew point 25 °F - Altimeter: 30.20 inHg - Observed at: CPR, 71 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 20141209022289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141209022289A), Dec 9, 2014: Cessna P210N, Jeffery City, WY, Substantial damage. On December 09, 2014 approximately 11:00 LCL, N4881K pilot stated he landed fast and long on a 1500 foot grass runway. Aircraft went off end of runway and… ## Docket (3 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on February 12, 2015, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=90482. 1.0 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 800 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40422485&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Weather Data (item 2, .PDF, 188 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40422486&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Data-Master.PDF - Record of Conversation - Pilot-in-Command (item 3, .PDF, 28 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40422487&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation%20-%20Pilot-in-Command-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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