No fatalities

26 Jan 2011: CESSNA 210K — Crestview, FL

Crestview, FL, United States

On 26 Jan 2011, a CESSNA 210K was involved in an aviation accident near Crestview, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane during landing due to the failure of the right main tire. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a crosswind landing, a tire blew out, causing the airplane to veer right and strike a runway marker sign. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing, stabilizer, and propeller sustained substantial damage.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that the right tire blew out while landing in a crosswind. The airplane veered to the right and struck a runway marker sign. The right main landing gear subsequently collapsed, and the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and propeller sustained substantial damage.

Examination Findings

Post-incident examination of the airplane revealed a hole in the center of the right tire. No anomalies were found with the brake system. The damage to the aircraft was limited to the right side, including the wing, horizontal stabilizer, and propeller.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, the wind was from the airplane's left at 11 knots, gusting to 20 knots.

Contributing factors

Causes

Damaged/degraded

Other contributing factors

Ability to respond/compensate