CESSNA T210M near Saratoga, WY — 2011-09-05
Final reportWPR11LA434
- Date
- 2011-09-05
- Location
- Saratoga, WY, USA
- Airport
- SAA
- Aircraft
- CESSNA T210M
- Registration
- N761NZ
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Fatalities
- 0
- Phase of flight
- Approach
Probable cause
A loss of engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that following an aborted approach and subsequent attempted go-around, the engine lost power as the airplane approached the departure end of the runway. The pilot initiated a forced landing to an open area, and during the landing roll, the airplane struck a fence and embankment. A postaccident examination of the airframe and fuel injected engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Analysis
- Primary failure mode
- Engine power loss
- First missed decision gate
- Pilot could have chosen to land despite wind conditions.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 8 docket documents
Docket documents8
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- Release of Aircraft Wreckage, NTSB Form 6120.15form
- Statement of Party Representatives to NTSB Investigation - Cessna Aircraftinterview
- Statement of Party Representatives to NTSB Investigation - Continental Motors Inc.interview
- Airframe Examination Summaryother
- Engine Data Monitor - Specialist's Factual Report (3 Embedded Images)photos
- Reports from Parties to the Investigation - Continental Motors Inc. (79 Embedded Images)photos
- Engine Data Monitor - Specialist's Factual Report - Attachment 1report
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