On August 23, 1998, a Cessna 310B (registration N310X) was involved in an aviation accident near Breezy Point, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's improper flare of the airplane, and his not maintaining control of the airplane. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot whose certificate had been revoked was uncommunicative after a landing accident. A witness reported a loud noise, then observed the aircraft skid off the runway and spin. Post-accident examination found mechanical damage consistent with the landing.
Incident Overview
A pilot involved in a landing accident declined to provide any comments to investigators and was described as uncommunicative. According to records, the pilot's certificate had previously been revoked by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Witness Account
A witness reported hearing a loud noise at the time the aircraft touched down. The witness then observed the aircraft skid off the runway surface and subsequently spin around.
Examination Findings
An examination of the aircraft conducted after the accident revealed mechanical damage that could be associated with the accident landing. No further details about the nature or extent of the damage were provided.
Pilot Background
The pilot's uncooperative behavior and the prior revocation of his pilot certificate were noted, though no additional information regarding the circumstances of the revocation or the pilot's qualifications was available.