# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna T210L NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 2 · 69 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB GAA22WA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA238.md): Cessna T210L · Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 23, 2022 · N210DE · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN20LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA172.md): Cessna T210L · Burleson, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2020 · N2074S · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA18WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA047.md): Cessna T210 · West End, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 14, 2017 · N727TJ · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA17FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA136.md): Cessna T210 · Hayden, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2017 · N6563D · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control and in-flight breakup. - [NTSB CEN14WA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA184.md): Cessna T210L · San Marcos, Guatemala · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 2014 · N732JY · Destroyed > On April 1, 2014, about 1340 local time, a Cessna T210L, single engine airplane, N732JY, was destroyed after impacting mountainous terrain near San Marcos, Guatemala. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. About 1318 the airplane departed from… - [NTSB CEN12FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA311.md): Cessna T210L · Boyd, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 2012 · N29112 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delayed initiation of a go-around and early retraction of the flaps during the maneuver, which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB CEN11FA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA425.md): Cessna T210L · Romeoville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N732BX · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning. - [NTSB ERA10GA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10GA320.md): Cessna T210L · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jun 21, 2010 · N30266 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the engine's number 2 cylinder exhaust valve. The fatigue failure was due to valve guide wear that led to excessive clearance between the valve and valve guide. Contributing to the accident… - [NTSB LAX05FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA132.md): Cessna T210L · Tranquility, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N8126L · Destroyed > the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation and a likely accumulation of airframe ice that led to a high speed descent and a structural breakup once the aerodynamic forces exceeded the strength limits of the structure. A factor in the… - [NTSB SEA04FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA165.md): Cessna T210L · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2004 · N2452S · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to secure the oil cap, which resulted in oil leakage on the windscreen, obstructing his vision, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. - [NTSB NYC03FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA161.md): Cessna T210L · Quakertown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N700PR · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX02FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA049.md): Cessna T210L · San Jacinto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2001 · N210RE · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of situational awareness and his failure to adhere to the prescribed instrument approach procedures, including the track and altitudes flown. The underlying reasons for the pilot's loss of situational awareness are unknown. - [NTSB DEN01FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA066.md): Cessna T210L · Howard, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2001 · N222ED · Destroyed > the pilot's continuation of a VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were his failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, and his failure to obtain any in-flight… - [NTSB DEN00FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA025.md): Cessna T210L · Elida, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N2179S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for reasons undetermined. Factors were icing conditions and instrument failure, as reported by the pilot. - [NTSB FTW99FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA176.md): Cessna T210L · Petersburg, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1999 · N93058 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance. - [NTSB LAX99FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA038.md): Cessna T210L · Oakland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1998 · N9222T · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and his ostentatious display. - [NTSB LAX99LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA024.md): Cessna T210L · Lodi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1998 · N29058 · Destroyed > Fuel exhaustion due to a leaking engine driven fuel pump nose seal, which increased the engine fuel consumption rate above the published performance chart values. - [NTSB CHI98FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA099.md): Cessna T210L · Orleans, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1998 · N2546S · Destroyed > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment from prescription drugs, low ceilings, fog, trees, and hilly terrain. - [NTSB SEA97FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA075.md): Cessna T210L · Dillon, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1997 · N22219 · Destroyed > flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintaint altitude/clearance from terrain. The adverse weather condition was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA97FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA095.md): Cessna T210L · Meridianville, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1997 · N2142S · Destroyed > the pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane. The winds were a factor. - [NTSB FTW95FA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA401.md): Cessna T210L · Groom, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N2599S · Destroyed > Loss of control for unknown reason(s). - [NTSB SEA95FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA095.md): Cessna T210L · Milford, UT · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1995 · N2115S · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather (icing conditions), and his delay in executing a course reversal to exit those conditions, which resulted in airframe ice accumulation and loss of control. A factor was the icing conditions. - [NTSB LAX92FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA092.md): Cessna T210L · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1992 · N22592 · Destroyed > Fatigue failure of the turbocharger's turbine shaft due to inadequate maintenance, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision after experiencing a turbocharger failure. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of information in the pilot… - [NTSB LAX91FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA393.md): Cessna T210L · Lakewood, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N2049S · Destroyed > An undetermined loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing. - [NTSB BFO91FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA072.md): Cessna 210N · Petersburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N2112S · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate pre-takeoff check and his failure to abort the takeoff. Inadequate maintenance of the engine was a factor. - [NTSB DEN91FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA017.md): Cessna T210L · Aspen, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1990 · N732DS · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning over high terrain beside the airport, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: excessive gross weight of the aircraft,… - [NTSB SEA90FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA122.md): Cessna T210L · Ashford, WA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N59291 · Destroyed > The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB LAX90LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA117.md): Cessna T210L · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1990 · N94302 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to follow the airplane checklist and properly configure the airplane for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor preflight preparation and the failure of the pilot to compute the aircraft weight before takeoff. - [NTSB DEN90FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA013.md): Cessna T210L · Penasco, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1989 · N93110 · Destroyed > Improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain (and/or understand) wind aloft information, his lack of… - [NTSB SEA89FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA057.md): Cessna T210L · Longmire, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1989 · N8822C · Destroyed > Physical incapacitation of the pilot. - [NTSB LAX89FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA069.md): Cessna T210L · Norco, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N94210 · Destroyed > Accident was that the pilot became disoriented and was unable to arrest the ensuing descending spiraling turn. - [NTSB LAX89FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA064.md): Cessna T210L · Buena Park, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1988 · N4675Q · Destroyed > The pilot used poor judgement in beginning the flight with inadequate fuel; his failure to follow normal v.f.r. procedures; and his poor preflight inspection. - [NTSB LAX88FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA052.md): Cessna T210L · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1987 · N42CR · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA87FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA190.md): Cessna T210L · Hailey, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1987 · N2545S · Destroyed > After dark night takeoff, acft was observed to execute an immediate left turn up a canyon into rising terrain. During climb, acft lights were seen to perform maneuver characteristic of stall/spin. Investigation showed acft struck terrain slightly nose low. No… - [NTSB LAX87FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA267.md): Cessna T210L · Marina Del Rey, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1987 · N7JT · Destroyed > Weather at dept airport was clouds at about 900 ft with tops at 2,400 ft. based on ATC transcripts and the recorded radar flight path, the flt entered the clouds about 1 mile from the end of the runway. Shortly thereafter the flt entered the los angeles tca.… - [NTSB DEN87FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA061.md): Cessna T210L · Nucla, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1987 · N1721X · Destroyed > The acft was on an IFR flt to an arpt without an instrument approach procedure. ATC cleared the flt to descend to 12,000 ft, the IFR mea for the area, at 30 NM NE of the arpt. At approx 3 min prior to the mishap, the plt was issued a cruise clearance at… - [NTSB DEN86FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA056.md): Cessna T210L · West Valley, UT · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N2082S · Destroyed > During apch to rwy 34L, the rt horizontal stab, elevators and wings separated in-flt. Investigation revealed the plt was not instr current. Ntap data revealed N2082S at an alt of 7,400 ft and 203 KTS grnd speed at outer marker. The mca at the marker is 6,100… - [NTSB LAX86FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA004.md): Cessna T210L · Lebec, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N29158 · Destroyed > The acft contacted trees and the terrain in an uncontrolled descent and was destroyed by impact and an ensuing fire. The acft's left elevator was not located during the post accident inspection. Witnesses reported seeing the acft flying low (50 ft AGL) and… - [NTSB CHI85IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85IA145.md): Cessna T210L · Peoria, IL · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1985 · N11KW · No damage > While in cruise flight the commercial rated pilot suffered a fatal heart attack. The non-rated passenger landed the aircraft safely. - [NTSB CHI83FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA258.md): Cessna T210L · Porter Township, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1983 · N732CD · Destroyed > Both occupants were rated plts. The plt in the right front seat of the acft had applied for membership with the organization that owned the plane. He may have been receiving informal instruction in the operation of the acft. During flt, the acft was observed… - [NTSB LAX83FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA041.md): Cessna T210L · 13 Se Of Linden, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1982 · N732BQ · Destroyed > Pilot encountered weather on a cross-country flight and reported icing at 10,000 feet at 1828. He had been at 10000 feetsince 1745. At 1831, the pilot requested 8,000 feet to get out of ice and at 1836 requested 6,000 and was approved. At 1857 level at 6,000… - [NTSB LAX82FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA262.md): Cessna T-210L · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1982 · N66GH · Destroyed > The pilot was descending in a mountainous area and did not clear the high terrain before collision with the ground occurred. The pilot was in radio communication with Reno tower and was given landing instructions. There was no verbal indication of trouble on… - [NTSB LAX82FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA088.md): Cessna T21OL · Verdi, NV · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1982 · N93338 · Destroyed > Prior to the acft's departure from truckee-tahoe arpt, an inbound plt recommended via radio that the flt not go because he had just flown thru the donner pass & the wx was terrible. He reported the wind 25-35K, gusting 40-45K. The flt received a wx briefing… - [NTSB DEN81FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA068.md): Cessna T210L · Big Timber, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 25, 1981 · N94136 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA101.md): Cessna T210 · Elko, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 26, 1981 · N732AS · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA041.md): Cessna T210L · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 16, 1981 · N93287 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA048.md): Cessna T210L · Dillon, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 11, 1980 · N2041S · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN80FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA040.md): Cessna T210L · Hayden, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 14, 1980 · N1769X · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA80FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA024.md): Cessna T210L · Pocatello, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 6, 1980 · N260DW · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA074.md): Cessna T210L · Lovelock, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 4, 1980 · N66EB · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2073449&fatal=1&page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073449')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2073449 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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