Casualties unknown

1993-01-07: Cessna 310R-II (N8016M) — Brown Machine Works & Supply — Marysville, KS

Marysville, KS, US

On January 7, 1993, a Cessna 310R-II (registration N8016M) operated by Brown Machine Works & Supply was involved in an aviation accident near Marysville, KS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE ICING CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED, AND THE WINDSHIELD & AIRFRAME ICE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A flight en route encountered light then moderate icing, diverted to Marysville, and after two landing attempts with ice still on the airframe, the airplane stalled and struck a tree, separating part of the left wing.

Incident Overview

During en route operations, the flight encountered light icing conditions that subsequently intensified to moderate icing. In response, the pilot diverted the aircraft to Marysville.

Approach and Landing Attempts

Upon arrival, the pilot executed a Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) approach. After breaking out of clouds at approximately 2,000 feet above ground level (AGL), the pilot made two landing attempts. During these attempts, ice remained on the windshield and airframe.

Stall and Tree Strike

Following the second landing attempt, after entering the downwind leg, the airplane stalled. During the recovery maneuver, the airplane struck a tree, resulting in the separation of the outer one-third of the left wing.

Conclusion

The investigation documented the sequence of events but did not explicitly state a probable cause for the incident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X11670. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.