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Aborted Landing Results in Collision with Parked Aircraft (N3683Y)

Peoria, IL, US

On September 10, 1992, a Cessna 210C (registration N3683Y) operated by Smith, Harold E. was involved in an aviation accident near Peoria, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT COMPENSATING FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND HIS NOT MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

After landing on runway 35, the left wing began to rise and the pilot could not keep it down. The pilot initiated an aborted landing, but the wing continued rising, causing a right turn. While attempting to climb over a parked airplane, the aircraft impacted another parked airplane and the terrain.

Accident Sequence

The accident aircraft landed on runway 35 and rolled for approximately 100 feet before the left wing began to rise. The pilot was unable to maintain control to keep the wing down and initiated an aborted landing. Despite the abort, the left wing continued to rise, and the aircraft entered a right turn. During the turn, the pilot attempted to climb the airplane over another parked airplane. However, the aircraft impacted a parked airplane and subsequently the terrain.

Weather Information

Weather observations recorded 10 minutes prior to the accident at a location 20 miles to the southwest indicated wind from 290 degrees at 14 knots with gusts to 21 knots.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Sept 1992 Cessna 210C accident near Peoria, IL?

After landing on runway 35, the left wing began to rise and the pilot could not keep it down. The pilot initiated an aborted landing, but the wing continued rising, causing a right turn. While attempting to climb over a parked airplane, the aircraft impacted another parked airplane and the terrain.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Sept 1992 involved a Cessna 210C, registration N3683Y, operated by Smith, Harold E., at Peoria, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT COMPENSATING FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND HIS NOT MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X15668. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.