Casualties unknown

N12345 Veers Off Runway During Landing Roll (N9421T)

Palouse, WA, US

On May 16, 1993, a Cessna 210 (registration N9421T) was involved in an aviation accident near Palouse, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway and impacting a building. Contributing to the accident was the passenger's inadvertent depression of the brake pedals. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During the landing roll, the pilot discovered toe brakes were already depressed. The aircraft veered off the right side of the runway and impacted a building after nosewheel touchdown.

What happened

The incident occurred during the landing roll phase of flight. As the aircraft was decelerating on the runway, the pilot attempted to apply the toe brakes to control speed. Upon engaging the pedal controls, the pilot discovered that the brakes were already fully depressed.

Shortly after the nosewheel touched down, the aircraft began to veer toward the right side of the runway. The lack of proper braking control contributed to the loss of directional stability. As the aircraft continued its uncontrolled path off the paved surface, the right wing struck a nearby building structure.

Following the impact, the passenger reported to the pilot that he had been holding down the brake pedals. This admission clarified why the brakes were in the depressed position when the pilot attempted to use them, indicating an unintended activation or failure to release during the critical phase of landing.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway and impacting a building. Contributing to the accident was the passenger's inadvertent depression of the brake pedals.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 May 1993 Cessna 210 accident near Palouse, WA?

During the landing roll, the pilot discovered toe brakes were already depressed. The aircraft veered off the right side of the runway and impacted a building after nosewheel touchdown.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 May 1993 involved a Cessna 210, registration N9421T, at Palouse, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway and impacting a building. Contributing to the accident was the passenger's inadvertent depression of the brake pedals.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12477. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.