On July 20, 2000, a Cessna 210D (registration N3996Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Lubbock, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption, as evidenced by a blood alcohol content of .285 grams per 100 milliliters. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft crashed short of the runway during final approach. The pilot was found to have a blood alcohol content of .285 grams per 100 milliliters, significantly above legal limits.
What happened
The airplane departed from runway 17 and remained in the pattern. Subsequently, during the final approach leg, the airplane impacted the ground and came to rest upright short of the runway. The pilot provided a blood specimen, and results of the test revealed that the pilots' blood alcohol content was .285 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.
Findings
The investigation focused on the cause of the accident and the condition of the pilot. The primary finding was the elevated level of alcohol in the pilot's system, which likely impaired judgment and motor skills during the critical phase of landing.
Probable cause
The pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption, as evidenced by a blood alcohol content of .285 grams per 100 milliliters.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 20 Jul 2000 Cessna 210D accident near Lubbock, TX?
An aircraft crashed short of the runway during final approach. The pilot was found to have a blood alcohol content of .285 grams per 100 milliliters, significantly above legal limits.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Jul 2000 involved a Cessna 210D, registration N3996Y, at Lubbock, TX.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption, as evidenced by a blood alcohol content of .285 grams per 100 milliliters.
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