On May 4, 2001, a Cessna T210N (registration N6425N) was involved in an aviation accident near Truckee, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent and his failure to maintain directioinal control during landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Following a hard landing, an airplane veered off the runway and struck airport property before the pilot executed a go-around and landed safely without further incident.
What happened
The flight involved a sequence of events beginning with a hard landing on the runway. Immediately after touchdown, the aircraft deviated from the paved surface and veered off into the adjacent dirt area. During this excursion, the airplane collided with airport infrastructure, specifically striking a light fixture and a taxiway sign. Witnesses observed that despite the impact, which resulted in items becoming embedded in the horizontal stabilizer, the pilot maintained control.
Following the collision with ground objects, the pilot initiated a go-around. The aircraft re-entered the runway environment and subsequently completed a landing without any further mechanical issues or incidents. No injuries were reported among the occupants, and the aircraft was able to taxi under its own power after the second landing.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 4 May 2001 Cessna T210N accident near Truckee, CA?
Following a hard landing, an airplane veered off the runway and struck airport property before the pilot executed a go-around and landed safely without further incident.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 May 2001 Cessna T210N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 May 2001 involved a Cessna T210N, registration N6425N, at Truckee, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent and his failure to maintain directioinal control during landing.
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