Pilot Debrief

CESSNA T310R near Nome, AK — 2010-09-15

Final reportANC10CA093
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Date
2010-09-15
Location
Nome, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA T310R
Registration
N87256
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a special VFR approach, resulting in a collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The solo airline transport pilot was on a personal cross-country flight operating under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said he was on a special VFR approach, and was about 4 miles from the airport when he collided with terrain during a turn. He reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The pilot's attorney said the pilot told him the airplane received substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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