Casualties unknown

Aircraft Collides with Wall During Forced Landing After Engine Failure at 200 Feet (N9491X)

Columbia, SC, US

On December 4, 1983, a Cessna 210A (registration N9491X) operated by Charles R. Landis was involved in an aviation accident near Columbia, SC. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft experienced an engine failure at 200 feet after takeoff, leading to a forced landing on a football field. The aircraft bounced through a track field into a fence and wall. Examination revealed a deteriorated fuel hose and other fuel system issues.

Accident Narrative

The aircraft collided with a wall during a downwind forced landing. The engine had quit at 200 feet after takeoff. The pilot turned right with the landing gear up. The aircraft landed on a football field, then bounced down a track field into a fence and a wall.

Engine Examination

When the engine was examined, a fuel hose that connected the pump to the control was found separated. The entire hose was badly deteriorated and brittle. It broke in two more places while being loosened. Otherwise, the engine appeared capable of normal operation. There was fuel aboard the aircraft.

Fuel System Findings

The fuel selector was found between positions, and the pilot confirmed moving it in an attempt to restart the engine. The fuel control finger screen had lint covering about 20 to 25 percent of its surface. Additionally, an unauthorized and deteriorated 'O' ring was found in place of a gasket.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Dec 1983 Cessna 210A accident near Columbia, SC?

An aircraft experienced an engine failure at 200 feet after takeoff, leading to a forced landing on a football field. The aircraft bounced through a track field into a fence and wall. Examination revealed a deteriorated fuel hose and other fuel system issues.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Dec 1983 involved a Cessna 210A, registration N9491X, operated by Charles R. Landis, at Columbia, SC.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X45219. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.