On December 3, 1991, a Cessna 210N (registration N5281A) operated by South Suburban Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Frankfort, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of directional control during landing due to inadequate braking action on the runway surface. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft veered off the runway into rough terrain following a loss of directional control during landing, resulting in collapsed nose and right main landing gears.
What happened
The pilot was cleared to execute a VOR approach for Runway 27. Upon reaching the runway environment, the pilot maneuvered the aircraft to circle for a final landing on Runway 09. During the touchdown phase, directional control of the airplane was lost. The aircraft veered off the paved surface and entered rough terrain. The impact caused structural failure of the landing gear system, specifically resulting in the collapse of both the nose gear and the right main gear.
The investigation
Investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident revealed significant weather-related hazards at the airport prior to the incident. The airport manager had inspected the runway conditions approximately one hour before the accident occurred. During this inspection, the manager reported that there was no braking action available on the runway surface. Based on these hazardous conditions, the airport manager took the precautionary measure of closing the airport and notified the Flight Service Station (FSS) to halt operations.
Probable cause
Loss of directional control during landing due to inadequate braking action on the runway surface.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 3 Dec 1991 Cessna 210N accident near Frankfort, IL?
An aircraft veered off the runway into rough terrain following a loss of directional control during landing, resulting in collapsed nose and right main landing gears.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Dec 1991 involved a Cessna 210N, registration N5281A, operated by South Suburban Aviation, at Frankfort, IL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Loss of directional control during landing due to inadequate braking action on the runway surface.
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