No fatalities

29 Jul 2009: CESSNA P210N — ALPHA CENTURION L L C — Wheeling, IL

Wheeling, IL, United States

On 29 Jul 2009, a CESSNA P210N operated by ALPHA CENTURION L L C was involved in an aviation accident near Wheeling, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot reported that a nonstandard approach and possible fatigue from a long day at the Oshkosh air show possibly contributed to the accident. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot lost forward vision during a short close approach and landing roll, causing the aircraft to drift right and strike two runway lights. The pilot cited a nonstandard approach and possible fatigue as contributing factors.

Incident Summary

During a landing at an airport, a pilot was asked by the tower air traffic controller to perform a "short close approach to runway 34 due to other traffic." The pilot agreed and executed the approach. During the landing roll, the pilot maintained a nose-high attitude, which led to a momentary loss of forward vision. The aircraft subsequently drifted to the right side of the runway and struck two lights.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that the nonstandard approach, combined with possible fatigue from a long day at the Oshkosh air show, may have contributed to the accident. The pilot stated, "The non standard approach and possibly fatigue from a long day at the Oshkosh air show possibly contributed..."

Operational Context

The approach was requested by air traffic control to accommodate other traffic. The pilot agreed to the procedure, which deviated from standard landing practices. No other details about the aircraft, injuries, or weather conditions were provided in the report.

Consequences

The aircraft struck two runway lights during the deviation from the runway centerline. The extent of damage to the aircraft or lights was not specified in the source.

Probable cause

The pilot reported that a nonstandard approach and possible fatigue from a long day at the Oshkosh air show possibly contributed to the accident.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation