Accident Details
On December 20, 2016, at approximately 0936 central standard time, a Cessna 210N airplane, registration N80RB, sustained substantial damage during a landing accident at Longville Municipal Airport (XVG), Longville, Minnesota. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane was privately owned and operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Winsted Municipal Airport, near Winsted, Minnesota, at about 0800, and was en route to XVG.
Pilot and Weather Information
The pilot reported using the Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) as a weather source. At 0916, the recorded wind at XVG was 260° at 11 knots gusting to 19 knots. During final approach to runway 31, the pilot encountered windy conditions and a "severe down wind shear." According to the pilot, the wind drove the airplane into the runway, causing it to bounce multiple times. The left main landing gear then contacted snow, pulling the airplane off the runway. The pilot stated there were no mechanical issues with the airplane.
Witness Account
A witness who was plowing snow at XVG observed the landing. The witness said the airplane touched down about halfway down the runway. The nose landing gear struck the ground first, and the airplane bounced approximately 50 to 75 feet into the air. Upon coming down, it veered sideways and exited the west side of the runway.
FAA Inspector Findings
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector examined both the airport and the airplane. Initial witness marks consistent with propeller strikes were found on the runway about 1,430 feet from the approach end. Ground scars and displaced snow were present in the snow windrow in the runway infield near the wreckage. The lower fuselage near the main cabin area sustained substantial structural damage.