Cessna T310R N87256

Summary

On 15 September 2010 at about 18:45 local time, a Cessna T310R registered N87256, operated by Olson Donald C, was involved in an accident near Nome, Alaska, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

15 September 2010 at 18:45

Classification

Accident

Location

Nome, Alaska, United States

Coordinates

64.5756, -165.3811

Aircraft

Cessna T310R

Registration

N87256

Category

Airplane

Engines

2

Operator

Olson Donald C

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Golovin → Nome

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ANC10CA093

1 person had minor injuries.

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a special VFR approach, resulting in a collision with terrain.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB 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.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.