Cessna C210-M, VH-MCE, Arkaroola SA, 1 July 1987

198700735

Summary

On arrival at the destination strip, the pilot assessed the wind to be from the west at about 15 knots. He decided to land on runway 03, using full flap, shortfield technique, but during the flare the pilot found he was unable to counteract right drift and the aircraft touched down on the nosewheel. The nosegear subsequently collapsed, and the aircraft skidded to a halt just off the right side of the strip. The pilot said that during the approach he had been concentrating on his crosswind technique and had omitted to refer to the airspeed indicator after crossing the threshold. When he realised that the aircraft could not be aligned with the strip, he considered initiating a go-around but the aircraft struck the ground. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198700735
Occurrence date 01/07/1987
Location Arkaroola
Report release date 10/11/1987
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Hard landing
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 210
Registration VH-MCE
Serial number 210-62633
Operation type Private
Departure point Renmark SA
Destination Arkaroola SA
Damage Substantial