CESSNA T310R
Nome, AK — September 15, 2010
Event Information
| Date | September 15, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC10CA093 |
| Event ID | 20100916X63553 |
| Location | Nome, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.57555, -165.38110 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | T310R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a special VFR approach, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The solo airline transport pilot was on a personal cross-country flight operating under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said he was on a special VFR approach, and was about 4 miles from the airport when he collided with terrain during a turn. He reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The pilot's attorney said the pilot told him the airplane received substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.