Casualties unknown

1996-04-06: Cessna 210M (N700RP) — John E. Toale — Everglades City, FL

Everglades City, FL, US

On April 6, 1996, a Cessna 210M (registration N700RP) operated by John E. Toale was involved in an aviation accident near Everglades City, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's excessive airspeed and misjudgment of the landing distance. A factor was the right brake not working due to a hydraulic leak. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An airplane touched down 1,000 feet down a 2,400-foot runway, overran into grass and water. Investigation found a 472-foot skid mark from the left main gear, a flat left tire, and hydraulic fluid leakage on the right main gear.

Incident Overview

According to the pilot, the airplane touched down approximately 1,000 feet down the 2,400-foot-long runway. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, rolled off the end of the runway into the grass, and came to rest in the water. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or occupants were provided.

Runway and Tire Examination

Following the incident, an examination of the runway revealed a 472-foot black skid mark leading to the left main landing gear. No skid mark was observed leading to the right main landing gear. Inspection of the tires showed that the left main tire was flat and had a hole, indicating wear from braking. The right tire was fully inflated and showed no signs of excessive wear.

Hydraulic Fluid Leak

Investigators found indications of hydraulic fluid leakage on the right main gear leg at the pivot joint. This joint allows movement of the gear leg during retraction.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that recent brake maintenance had been performed on the airplane. No other information regarding the nature or extent of the maintenance was disclosed.

Conclusion

The source does not state a probable cause for the incident. The investigation documented the late touchdown, the asymmetric braking evidence, and the hydraulic fluid leak, but no causal analysis was provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X05514. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.