# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna T210N 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 · 70 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN20LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA365.md): Cessna T210 · Peyton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2020 · N64EM · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the airplane’s turn to final, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN12WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA178.md): Cessna T210N · Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 25, 2012 · N6YY · Destroyed > On February 25, 2012, about 1130 central standard time, a Cessna T210N, N6YY, struck high tension wires and impacted terrain near Torreon International Airport (MMTC), Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally… - [NTSB ERA11FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA349.md): Cessna T210N · Armonk, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N210KW · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to depart on the flight with a suspected mechanical deficiency and his subsequent decision to fly the final approach at a reduced power setting. Contributing to the accident was the improper timing of the magneto(s) that resulted in a… - [NTSB WPR10FA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA459.md): Cessna T210N · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N111NA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with mountainous terrain while maneuvering in an area of low cloud ceilings. - [NTSB CEN10FA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA520.md): Cessna T210 · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2010 · N2081U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to continue flight into a known area of heavy rain and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB CEN09FA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA601.md): Cessna T210 · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N9734Y · Destroyed > The loss of control of the airplane in dark night light conditions due to the pilot’s spatial disorientation. - [NTSB CEN09FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA241.md): Cessna T210N · Edinburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2009 · N127TC · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select a suitable alternate landing site. - [NTSB MIA08FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA027.md): Cessna T210N · Bloomfield, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N5431C · Substantial damage > the pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in the in-flight break up. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of control in-flight due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB DFW07FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA042.md): Cessna T210N · Austin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2006 · N5434C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while executing an instrument approach for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX06FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA043.md): Cessna T210N · Dana Point, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2005 · N546BC · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/spin. The inability of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane was likely due to an incapacitating cardiac event. - [NTSB ATL05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA137.md): Cessna T210 · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2005 · N9501Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and failure to maintain clearance, which resulted in an in flight collision with a transmission wire. - [NTSB SEA05FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA092.md): Cessna T210N · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2005 · N106PM · Destroyed > Loss of aircraft control during climb while in instrument meteorological conditions. Icing conditions was a factor. - [NTSB DFW05FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA038.md): Cessna T210N · Abita Springs, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2004 · N4873C · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's improper in-flight emergency planning when he misjudged his available altitude and made a 360 degree turn away from the airport instead of proceeding directly to it, which resulted… - [NTSB SEA04FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA020.md): Cessna T210N · Bellevue, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2003 · N5244A · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain while maneuvering during descent. Factors included the mountainous terrain, the high wind condition, and dark night light conditions. - [NTSB FTW03FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA093.md): Cessna T210N · Mission, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2003 · N4945Y · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in his exceeding the airplane's design limitation. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to fly the airplane with known deficiencies with the attitude indicator, and the failure of the… - [NTSB NYC02FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA068.md): Cessna T210N · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2002 · N2BS · Destroyed > Improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in the air filter element being sucked into and blocking the turbocharger inlet, and a subsequent power loss. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the… - [NTSB FTW98FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA344.md): Cessna T210N · Creede, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1998 · N2WF · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain flying airspeed and the subsequent stall/spin. A contributing factor was high density altitude. - [NTSB SEA98FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA092.md): Cessna T210N · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N199JM · Destroyed > Improper installation (bushing), mechanical binding (bushing), mechanical binding (connecting rod), and fatigue within the crankshaft. Contributing factors were inadequate major (engine) overhaul and trees. - [NTSB CHI97FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA102.md): Cessna T210N · Vichy, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1997 · N5310A · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to properly follow the missed approach procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (MDA) during night/IFR flight. Factors relating to the accident included: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and failure of the pilot to properly… - [NTSB LAX97FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA143.md): Cessna T210N · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N6172C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation and his lack of proficiency in conducting instrument flight. Contributing were the inoperative alternator, cockpit lighting, and vacuum system. - [NTSB CHI97FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FAMS1.md): Cessna T210N · Chicago, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 20, 1997 · N7134J · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB CHI97FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA027.md): Cessna T210N · Springfield, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1996 · N5083C · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to set the altimeter to the current setting given by the controller resulting in the aircraft altimeter reading 260 feet higher than the actual aircraft altitude. Factors involved were pilot fatigue, weather conditions at approach… - [NTSB LAX96FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA098.md): Cessna T-210N · Gorman, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1996 · N6452N · Destroyed > The loss of control of the aircraft in cruise flight for undetermined reasons and subsequent in-flight structural failure of the aircraft. - [NTSB NYC95FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA129.md): Cessna T210N · Monkton, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N4602U · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: loss of electrical power for undetermined reason(s), darkness, and the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB SEA94FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA062.md): Cessna T210N II · Emmett, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1994 · N5182Y · Destroyed > An inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the tailwind. - [NTSB LAX92FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA289.md): Cessna T210N · Superior, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N6483C · Destroyed > An inadequate major engine overhaul procedure, during which previous crankshaft damage was not detected. Contributing to the accident was a surface initiated fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. - [NTSB DEN92FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA045.md): Cessna T210N · Larkspur, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1992 · N212CS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to flare the airplane due to his reduced forward visibility. Factors were: the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, his failure to proceed to an alternate airport, fuel exhaustion, and weather conditions including snow, fog, and… - [NTSB LAX92GA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92GA128.md): Cessna T210N · Lake Hughes, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Feb 26, 1992 · N9YT · Destroyed > Poor maintenance repair and annual inspection by the company's maintenance personnel and the pilot-in-command's misjudging altitude. Contributing to this accident was the pilot-in-command intentional stall, improper emergency procedure, selection of… - [NTSB LAX91FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA108.md): Cessna T210N · Kyburz, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1991 · N9448Y · Destroyed > The pilot's attempt to conduct his visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the loss of aircraft control by becoming spatial disoriented. The low ceilings and the dark night that existed in the area were factors in the accident. - [NTSB DEN91FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA002.md): Cessna T210N · Gypsum, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N6477N · Destroyed > The pilot flying into known adverse icing and thunderstorm weather conditions which resulted in the loss of control of the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX90FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA252.md): Cessna T210N · Pinon, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N5393A · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing, her delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing), and her failure to remain clear of power lines on rising terrain during the aborted landing. Factors related to the accident… - [NTSB ATL90FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA038.md): Cessna T210N · Spindale, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1989 · N5417C · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's improper IFR procedure which resulted in descent below the minimum descent altitude. Contributingfactor(s) was: the fog and low ceiling. - [NTSB NYC89FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA146.md): Cessna T210N · Hubbardston, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N212FS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Failure of both pilots to see-and-avoid (attain visual lookout for) conflicting traffic. - [NTSB CHI89FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA038.md): Cessna T210N · Springfield, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1989 · N2305U · Destroyed > The pilot's improper IFR procedure during an ILS approach in below minimum conditions, and the pilot's failure to proceed to an alternate destination. Contributing factors were the adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB LAX88FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA278.md): Cessna T-210 · Brea, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1988 · N79Y · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN88FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA111.md): Cessna T210N · Seboyeta, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1988 · N5536A · Destroyed > The plt departed el paso, TX, and flew to Douglas, AZ, where three pax boarded. The plt then flew to a ranch near Seboyeta, NM, and landed on a dirt road. After conducting business, the plt and his pax took off for pagosa springs, CO. As the acft turned on a… - [NTSB DEN88FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA109.md): Cessna T210N · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1988 · N5402Y · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX88FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA087.md): Cessna T210N · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1988 · N7573N · Destroyed > On a dark night with light drizzle falling the pvt plt, who was not instrument rated, departed from an uncontrolled arpt for a x-c flt. The plt made a downwind departure, & his altitude on the x-wind leg was estimated by a passing truck driver at 200 ft AGL.… - [NTSB CHI88FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA039.md): Cessna T210N · Bedford Park, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1988 · N4746C · Destroyed > Drg an arrival to chicago midway arpt on a cold night, the plt rprtd he was having trouble with a sticky throttle. Subsequently, he made an emergency transmission & said he was 'going in.' Witnesses saw the acft in a descent before it crashed. One witness… - [NTSB NYC88FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA045.md): Cessna T210N · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1987 · N5136Y · Destroyed > Prior to departure from holland, mi the pilot received a briefing which included flight precautions for IFR conditions over his entire route of flight and occasional light to moderate rime and/or mixed icing in clouds below 18,000 feet. The pilot elected to… - [NTSB SEA87FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA145.md): Cessna T210N · Avery, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1987 · N6326Y · Destroyed > While in cruise at 15000 ft MSL, plt requested ATC deviation around tstm shown on acft stormscope. After passing, ATC gave vector to rejoin airway. Plt requested further deviation around another cell. Radio and radar contact were then lost. Investigation… - [NTSB LAX87FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA234.md): Cessna T210N · Huntington Bch, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1987 · N6461N · Destroyed > During a pleasure flight, the pilot informed an air traffic controller that he was running out of fuel and turning to an airport. During the descent the airplane collided with a tree and terrain. There were no reported mechanical failures or malfunctions with… - [NTSB MIA87MA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87MA064.md): Cessna T210N · Jasper, FL · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1987 · N5498A · Destroyed > Drg flt in an area of IFR conditions & rain showers, the plt reqd & recd clnc to dscnd from 9000' to 7000'. Later, he recd clnc for further dscnt to 5000'. After a freq chg at 2237 EST, the plt inquired about radar indcns of adverse wxahead. The ctlr adzd… - [NTSB LAX86FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA288.md): Cessna T210N · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1986 · N5534Y · Destroyed > The private pilot, who had accumulated approximately 450 hours of flight experience and his 5 passengers, arrived at the destination airport during darkness. This was the pilot's first landing at the uncontrolled airport and he was not familiar with the… - [NTSB FTW86FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA098.md): Cessna T210N · Sperry, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1986 · N9444Y · Destroyed > The airplane departed jones (riverside) airport and climbed, on course, to its assigned altitude. It was in IMC conditions and a IFR flight plan had been filed. The pilot told ATC (after being asked) that his ride was 'smooth so far'. Shortly thereafter the… - [NTSB DEN86FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA142.md): Cessna T210N · Elgin, ND · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1986 · N5280A · Destroyed > Plt received wx briefing prior to departure. VFR flt not recommended by fss. Plt radioed that he was in thunderstorm activity, IFR conditions and was attempting to turn around. Witnesses stated that they observed acft descending at a high rate of speed of a… - [NTSB DEN86FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA112.md): Cessna T-210N · Jay Em, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1986 · N6535N · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt took off on a VFR flt into an area of forecast adverse wx. Radar track of the acft at 9,700 feet MSL was lost in the vicinity of the accident site at 0930 MST, 4/9/86. The acft wreckage was located at 1155 MST, 4/10/86 and was… - [NTSB LAX86FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA077.md): Cessna T210N · Hyder, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N4592Y · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft depart the ranch airstrip, level off at about 200 ft AGL & make a turn back over the ranch house. The acft occupants were seen to wave to the people on the ground as the acft began an abrupt climbing turn. The witnesses then saw… - [NTSB CHI85FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA158.md): Cessna T210N · Ravenna, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1985 · N9596Y · Destroyed > The plt departed port columbus uneventfully, flew for aprx 40 mins then shot a VOR apch to the mda at portage county. This fld does not have a wx reporting facility. The plt then performed a missed apch upon reaching mda. During the missed apch and after… - [NTSB FTW85FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA171.md): Cessna T210N · Riesel, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1985 · N6436N · Destroyed > The acft eng had just been top overhauled and a stol kit was added. The mechanic reportedly told the plt to be 'easy' on the eng and fly the acft 45-60 mins near the traffic pattern so it could be checked for oil leaks. The plt reportedlyignored these… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2073456&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 ('2073456')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2073456 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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