On May 19, 2006, a Cessna T210L (registration N131HM) was involved in an aviation accident near Battle Ground, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's excessive airspeed and exceeding the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent overrun of the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Following a go-around, the pilot's second landing attempt was high and fast, resulting in a hard bounce. Braking on the grass runway failed to stop the aircraft, leading to an overrun into trees and a fence, after which the aircraft was consumed by fire.
Accident Sequence
According to the official investigation, the pilot initiated the first approach to land but subsequently performed a go-around. The second approach was characterized as high and fast, culminating in a hard landing. Upon touchdown, the aircraft bounced. The pilot then applied the brakes but was unable to bring the aircraft to a stop on the grass/turf runway. The aircraft overran the end of the runway, where it impacted trees and a fence before being consumed by fire.
Aircraft Examination
Investigators noted that there were no precrash anomalies identified with the aircraft.
Operational Details
The landing was attempted on a grass/turf runway surface. The sequence involved two landing attempts, with the first being aborted and the second resulting in the accident.
What happened in the 19 May 2006 Cessna T210L accident near Battle Ground, WA?
Following a go-around, the pilot's second landing attempt was high and fast, resulting in a hard bounce. Braking on the grass runway failed to stop the aircraft, leading to an overrun into trees and a fence, after which the aircraft was consumed by fire.
Were there any fatalities in the 19 May 2006 Cessna T210L accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 May 2006 involved a Cessna T210L, registration N131HM, at Battle Ground, WA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's excessive airspeed and exceeding the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent overrun of the runway. Factors contributing to the accident included the fence, the trees and the pilot's failure to perform an aborted landing.
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