On September 4, 1983, a Cessna 210E (registration N2339F) was involved in an aviation accident near Powell, WY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to land on a dirt road with insufficient length and an obstacle (high hill) preventing a go-around, resulting in overshoot and collapse of the nose landing gear due to excessive speed. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot attempting to land on a dirt road beside a feed lot overshot the intended touchdown point due to reluctance to go around. The aircraft's nose gear collapsed upon impact while trying to stop.
What happened
The pilot initiated an approach toward a dirt road situated adjacent to a feed lot, intending to land there. During the final phase of the maneuver, the aircraft overshot the designated touchdown point. The pilot reported being reluctant to execute a go-around procedure because a high hill was located in close proximity ahead, limiting escape options.
Attempting to bring the aircraft to a halt on the remaining section of the road, the pilot encountered a leftward curve in the terrain. Due to excessive speed, the pilot attempted a corrective turn, but the aircraft could not maintain control. The nose gear buckled under the load and collapsed during this sequence.
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to land on a dirt road with insufficient length and an obstacle (high hill) preventing a go-around, resulting in overshoot and collapse of the nose landing gear due to excessive speed.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 4 Sept 1983 Cessna 210E accident near Powell, WY?
A pilot attempting to land on a dirt road beside a feed lot overshot the intended touchdown point due to reluctance to go around. The aircraft's nose gear collapsed upon impact while trying to stop.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Sept 1983 involved a Cessna 210E, registration N2339F, at Powell, WY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's decision to land on a dirt road with insufficient length and an obstacle (high hill) preventing a go-around, resulting in overshoot and collapse of the nose landing gear due to excessive speed.
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