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NTSB Identification: LAX97LA038. The docket is stored in the (offline) NTSB Imaging System.

Accident occurred Wednesday, November 06, 1996 at ELK GROVE, CA

Aircraft: Cessna 210L, registration: N30115

Injuries: 1 Minor



Event: 20001208X07068 Status: Final Report Approved On Thursday, August 21, 1997



NTSB Preliminary Narrative (6120.19A)



On November 6, 1996, about 1605 hours Pacific standard time, a Cessna 210L, N30115, forced landed in a farm pond following a loss of engine

power during the takeoff initial climb from the Sunset Sky Ranch Airport, Elk Grove, California. The aircraft was owned by the operator's son,

and was on a ferry flight to another airport where an annual inspection could be attained. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no

flight plan was filed. The aircraft incurred substantial damage. The certificated airline transport pilot, the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries.




The pilot reported that everything was normal until ". . . passing over end of runway and altitude 300 feet agl, manifold pressure observed to be

slightly lower [than at takeoff] pressure." He further stated that the engine stopped running, and he started a left turn and lowered the nose to

maintain airspeed. About 20 feet agl, the left wing struck a tree and the aircraft nose dived into a 4-foot pond of water where the airplane came

to rest.



The aircraft wreckage was examined on November 7, 1996, at the accident site by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors from the

Sacramento Flight Standards District Office. Engine and flight control continuity was established on-site. Fuel was found in both fuel tanks, and

no evidence of contaminants were found in the fuel. All fuel lines, oil lines, engine fuel injection lines, exhaust system, and engine ignition

system appeared intact.



Following the recovery of the aircraft a successful test run of the engine was completed by the FAA inspectors. No anomalies were noted.



Review of aircraft records revealed that the last annual inspection completed on the accident aircraft was March 10, 1987. The FAA inspectors

reported that the pilot was attempting to ferry the aircraft, without an FAA ferry permit, to another airport where maintenance could be

accomplished. They further stated that the ". . . aircraft records could not demonstrate a clear picture of airworthiness directive (AD)

completion." In a face-to-face interview, the pilot stated ". . . that all ADs were completed, but his mechanic did not make log book entries as

required."



The FAA inspectors stated that in 1985 the pilot had voluntarily surrendered his pilot's certificate instead of retesting for a failed proficiency

check. The FAA then canceled the certificate. The FAA inspector also reported that a void stamp was placed on the pilot's certificate that was

not evident at the time the pilot interview was conducted.



NTSB Final Narrative (6120.4)



The aircraft's last annual inspection was dated 3/10/87. On 11/6/96, the pilot initiated a flight to ferry it to another airport, where maintenance

could be performed. During the initial climb after takeoff, he engine lost power at about 300 feet agl, and during a forced landing, the aircraft

came to rest in a farm pond. An examination by an FAA inspector revealed engine and flight control continuity. Fuel was found in both fuel tanks,

and no evidence of contaminants were found in the fuel. All fuel lines, oil lines, engine fuel injection lines, exhaust system, and engine ignition

system appeared intact. After recovery of the aircraft, no anomalies were noted. FAA inspectors reported that the '. . . aircraft records could

not demonstrate a clear picture of airworthiness directive (AD) completion.' In 1985, the pilot had voluntarily surrendered his pilot's certificate

instead of retesting for a failed proficiency check.



NTSB Probable Cause Narrative



Occurrences and Sequence of Events

Occurrence: 1, LOSS OF ENGINE POWER

Phase of Operation: TAKEOFF - INITIAL CLIMB



Sequence of Events for Occurrence Number: 1

1 ( Cause ) REASON FOR OCCURRENCE UNDETERMINED / /

2 ( Factor ) MAINTENANCE, ANNUAL INSPECTION / NOT PERFORMED / PILOT IN COMMAND



Occurrence: 2, FORCED LANDING

Phase of Operation: EMERGENCY LANDING AFTER TAKEOFF



Occurrence: 3, IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN/WATER

Phase of Operation: EMERGENCY LANDING AFTER TAKEOFF



Sequence of Events for Occurrence Number: 3

1 (Finding) TERRAIN CONDITIONS / WATER / (0)


 

 

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