No fatalities

29 Sep 2011: CESSNA T210R — STATE OF MISSOURI — Lamar, MO

Lamar, MO, United States

On 29 Sep 2011, a CESSNA T210R operated by STATE OF MISSOURI was involved in an aviation accident near Lamar, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, resulting in a runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported windshear during landing on runway 21, causing the airplane to float and overrun the runway. The airplane nosed over after encountering an embankment, resulting in substantial damage to the empennage and wings.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that while landing on runway 21, the windsock indicated the wind was from 290 to 300 degrees at speeds exceeding 15 knots. As the airplane approached the runway, it encountered windshear. The shift in wind direction and increase in speed caused the airplane to float down the runway before touching down. The pilot stated he was unable to stop the airplane using the brakes, and it traveled off the end of the runway. The airplane then nosed over after encountering an embankment.

Pilot Actions

The pilot elected not to perform a go-around due to powerlines located near the departure end of the runway.

Damage

The empennage and wings sustained substantial damage.

Weather Conditions

Wind conditions reported at a location 23 miles from the accident airport were 020 degrees at 16 knots, gusting to 22 knots.

Contributing factors

Causes

Pilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation