# NTSB WPR17LA053: Cessna T210, N6366B, Buckeye, AZ, January 14, 2017 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report - Date: January 14, 2017, 14:00 local (21:00 UTC) - Place: Buckeye, AZ - Coordinates: 33.423053, -112.685554 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.4231&lon=-112.6856&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 1 serious - Status: Completed - Report: Approved by Office Director - Investigation class: Class 3 - NTSB office: Western Pacific Region - Parties: FAA-FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 94609 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR17LA053 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/94609/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=94609 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA053 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna T210M, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=2073451), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna T210M, 11 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=2073451), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna T210M, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=2073451), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Nose over/nose down](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096); cases with it: [Cessna T210M, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md?model=2073451), [All aircraft, 2,287 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left. He applied flight control inputs; however, the airplane exited the side of the runway and collided with terrain, resulting in the airplane nosing over and coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the aft fuselage, wings, and vertical stabilizer. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative On January 14, 2017 about 1400 mountain standard time, a Cessna T210M, N6366B, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Buckeye Municipal Airport (BXK), Buckeye, Arizona. The private pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during the landing roll on runway 17, the airplane veered to the left. He applied flight control inputs, however, the airplane exited the runway and collided with the terrain that resulted in the airplane nosing over and coming to rest inverted. An airport employee heard the airplane performing touch-and-go landing and then shortly after, heard the accident sequence. The employee reported that about 1,400 ft from the approach end of runway 17, tire marks continued to the left of the runway centerline about 500 ft down the runway before exiting the runway. Tire marks continued through the runway safety area, crossed over taxiway D, and reentered the runway safety area where the airplane came to rest inverted. A postaccident examination of the wreckage revealed substantial damage to the aft fuselage, wings and vertical stabilizer. Rudder and elevator control cable continuity was established from the cabin controls to their flight control attachment areas. Steering control continuity was established from the rudder pedal controls to the steering whiffletree assembly [control quadrant]. The nose landing gear tire was deflated and had impact marks on the sidewall. The airplane was supported off the ground while the main gear wheels were rotated by hand. The wheels rotated freely with light rubbing of the brake pads on the brake rotor. The brake rotors had normal wear patterns. The brake pads had minimal wear. While the wheels were rotated by hand, brake pressure was added through the brake pedals. Post accident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N6366B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6366B-2018-08-02), registration cancelled 2018-08-02, S/N 21062751, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA T210 (M) - Registry model: [Cessna T210M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t210m) (registry code 2073451) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental TSIO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-520-series) (registry code 17040, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 21062751 - Year built: 1978 - Airframe hours: 4621.1 - Engines: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER 310 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: None - Last inspection: Annual, August 9, 2016, 14 hours before - Departed: BXK, Buckeye, AZ - Destination: BXK, Buckeye, AZ - Airport: BXK, Buckeye Muni, runway 17, 5,500 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 75; injuries: serious; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; seat: left; restraint: 3-point ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 360° at 3 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 59 °F, dew point 48 °F - Altimeter: 29.88 inHg - Observed at: KBXK ## 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 20170114000349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170114000349A), Jan 14, 2017: Cessna T210M, Buckeye, AZ, Substantial damage. Pilot was performing touch and go landings on runway 17 at the Buckeye Municipal Airport (bxk) in Buckeye, AZ, when the aircraft, N6366B, veered to the left,… ## Docket (5 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on August 5, 2020, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=94609. 8.7 MB in all. - Record of Conversation-Pilot (item 1, .PDF, 43 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40485883&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation-Pilot-Master.PDF - NTSB Wreckage Examination Summary (item 2, .PDF, 1.4 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40485884&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=NTSB%20Wreckage%20Examination%20Summary-Master.PDF - Release of Aircraft Wreckage, NTSB Form 6120.15 (item 3, .PDF, 2.1 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40485885&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Release%20of%20Aircraft%20Wreckage,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.15-Master.PDF - Aerial View-Accident Site (item 4, .PDF, 2.8 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40485886&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Aerial%20View-Accident%20Site-Master.PDF - Accident Site-Photo Array (item 5, .PDF, 2.4 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40485887&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Site-Photo%20Array-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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