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Nose Gear Strikes Culvert During Short Landing on Taxiway (N8235M)

Rochester, IN, US

On November 7, 1999, a Cessna 210 (registration N8235M) was involved in an aviation accident near Rochester, IN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot did not obtain the proper touchdown point. Factors included the closed runway and the culvert. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported landing short of a taxiway being used as a runway, causing the nose gear to strike a culvert. The aircraft was configured for landing with gear down and full flaps. Post-accident inspection found no anomalies.

Incident

A pilot reported that during landing, the aircraft settled faster than expected and touched down short of the intended landing area. The airplane was configured for landing with the landing gear down, full flaps, full propeller pitch, and an indicated airspeed of 80 mph. The pilot stated, "Something made plane settle faster than normal and landed short of runway..."

Details

Runway 11 had been closed due to construction, and a taxiway was being used for takeoffs and landings. The airplane landed short of the taxiway, and the nose gear impacted a culvert before rolling onto the taxiway.

Aircraft Examination

A post-accident inspection of the airplane revealed no anomalies.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Nov 1999 Cessna 210 accident near Rochester, IN?

A pilot reported landing short of a taxiway being used as a runway, causing the nose gear to strike a culvert. The aircraft was configured for landing with gear down and full flaps. Post-accident inspection found no anomalies.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Nov 1999 Cessna 210 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Nov 1999 involved a Cessna 210, registration N8235M, at Rochester, IN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot did not obtain the proper touchdown point. Factors included the closed runway and the culvert.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X20077. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.