On October 13, 1984, a Cessna T210N (registration N6488N) operated by Western Aero was involved in an aviation accident near Gabbs, NV. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing touchdown, the aircraft bounced and ballooned. The pilot initiated a go-around but the engine only produced partial power. After cutting the throttle with no change in power, the pilot set the mixture to cutoff as the aircraft overran the runway.
Accident Description
On landing touchdown, the aircraft bounced and ballooned back into the air. The pilot applied full throttle for a go-around, but the engine responded with partial power, which was insufficient for a successful go-around. The pilot then cut the throttle in an attempt to remain within the airport confines, but the power remained the same. Subsequently, the pilot placed the mixture in cutoff as the aircraft overran the runway and crossed a road into rough terrain.
Engine Performance
Although the engine performed normally in a test run, no information was made available regarding a possible throttle control malfunction.
What happened in the 13 Oct 1984 Cessna T210N accident near Gabbs, NV?
During landing touchdown, the aircraft bounced and ballooned. The pilot initiated a go-around but the engine only produced partial power. After cutting the throttle with no change in power, the pilot set the mixture to cutoff as the aircraft overran the runway.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Oct 1984 involved a Cessna T210N, registration N6488N, operated by Western Aero, at Gabbs, NV.
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