CESSNA 310J
St. Johns, MI — October 1, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 1, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA003 |
| Event ID | 20101004X44844 |
| Location | St. Johns, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.06472, -84.48917 |
| Airport | Tripp Creek Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 310J |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The failure by the pilot to attain/maintain a climb rate for undetermined reasons during a go-around.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the flight was normal until the airplane was established on final approach to runway 27 (2,509 feet by 50 feet, turf) at which point the airplane yawed slightly to the right. The pilot attempted a go-around about 100 feet above ground level, but there was a lack of engine power from the right engine. The pilot arrested the descent with power from the left engine, but the airplane impacted terrain at midfield and to the right of runway 27. The airplane sustained substantial damage, which included wing spar damage and a bent fuselage aft of the cabin. Inspection of the right engine by the Federal Aviation Administration was limited to engine compression, which was confirmed.
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.