On October 19, 1986, a Cessna T210N (registration N6567Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Cleves, OH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported stalling his aircraft into trees and brush during a go-around from a private airstrip. He attributed the misjudgment to sinus congestion affecting depth perception.
Accident Overview
A pilot reported that during an approach to a private airstrip, he initiated a go-around. He stated that he misjudged the height of the aircraft and stalled it into trees and brush while climbing over rising terrain.
Pilot Statement
The pilot indicated that he was suffering from a cold and sinus congestion at the time of the accident, and believed this may have affected his depth perception. He felt that the accident would not have happened had he been feeling better. The pilot had used the strip on many previous occasions.
Conclusion
The pilot's misjudgment of altitude led to a stall and collision with vegetation during the go-around climb.
What happened in the 19 Oct 1986 Cessna T210N accident near Cleves, OH?
A pilot reported stalling his aircraft into trees and brush during a go-around from a private airstrip. He attributed the misjudgment to sinus congestion affecting depth perception.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Oct 1986 involved a Cessna T210N, registration N6567Y, at Cleves, OH.
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