No fatalities

CESSNA T210 N accident at Bloomsburg, PA, 19 May 2021

Bloomsburg, PA, United States

On May 19, 2021, a CESSNA T210 N operated by KEYSTONE AERIAL SURVEYS INC was involved in an aviation accident near Bloomsburg, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s unstable approach and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s unstable approach and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 May 2021 CESSNA T210 N accident near Bloomsburg, PA?

The pilot’s unstable approach and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 May 2021 CESSNA T210 N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 May 2021 involved a CESSNA T210 N, operated by KEYSTONE AERIAL SURVEYS INC, at Bloomsburg, PA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s unstable approach and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.