On September 11, 1994, a Cessna T210R (registration N8603U) operated by Russell Stankiewicz was involved in an aviation accident near Tunkhannock, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: USE OF IMPROPER PROCEDURES DURING A SHORT FIELD LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVERRUN AND NOSEOVER. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a short field landing, the pilot touched down at 80 knots with flaps extended, causing locked wheel skidding that blew both main tires. The aircraft departed the runway into a cornfield, collapsing the nose gear and nosing over.
Incident Overview
The pilot conducted a landing on a short runway. The touchdown occurred at 80 knots, and the wing flaps remained extended throughout the landing roll. This configuration led to locked wheel skidding, which blew out both main wheel tires. The airplane continued beyond the runway end and entered a cornfield, where the nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over.
Landing Technique
According to the Pilot's Operating Handbook, the prescribed short field landing technique included maintaining 72 knots on final approach, retracting the wing flaps immediately after touchdown, and avoiding tire sliding. The short field landing distance chart indicated that the available landing distance was adequate for the reported conditions.
Outcome
The aircraft sustained damage from the nose gear collapse and the nose-over. No statements regarding injuries or fatalities were included in the source.