No fatalities

12 Sep 2017: CESSNA 210 B — Kinsley, KS

Kinsley, KS, United States

On 12 Sep 2017, a CESSNA 210 B was involved in an aviation accident near Kinsley, KS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to continue an unstabilized approach for landing in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun and a nose-over. 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 reported landing at 80 knots without deploying flaps, leading to a runway excursion, nose wheel collapse, and nose-over. Substantial damage occurred; no mechanical issues were reported.

Accident Overview

A pilot involved in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over reported that he landed at approximately 80 knots and did not extend the flaps before landing. The airplane failed to decelerate sufficiently and departed the runway surface. During the excursion, the nose wheel collapsed, causing the airplane to nose over.

Pilot Report

In a telephone interview with the NTSB investigator-in-charge, the pilot stated that he "landed around 80 knots" and "didn't get the flaps down" before landing. He further reported that the airplane "didn't want to stop" and subsequently "ran off the runway." The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Witness Account

A witness present at the airport in a hangar observed the accident airplane and described it as "high, fast, and down wind." The witness noted that the airplane overran the runway and nosed over into the grass.

Weather Information

An automated weather observation station located approximately 28 nautical miles west of the accident site reported wind from 170° at 7 knots around the time of the accident. The landing was conducted on runway 36.

Damage

The fuselage, wings, and vertical stabilizer sustained substantial damage.

Additional Details

The pilot failed to submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.

Contributing factors

Causes

PilotIncorrect use/operation

Other contributing factors

Decision related to condition