# NTSB investigations: Cessna 210

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB FTW00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA051.md): Cessna 210 · Bulverde, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1999 · N6561X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA022.md): Cessna 210 · Enterprise, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1999 · N6556X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB LAX99FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA161.md): Cessna 210 · Hayward, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1999 · N9512T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to verify fuel consumption during flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with obstacles and the ground.
- [NTSB ATL98LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA048.md): Cessna 210 · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1998 · N7398E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the nose gear collapsing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA067.md): Cessna 210 · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1998 · N9406X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect the aircraft during an annual inspection to detect a chafed and leaking engine fuel supply line.
- [NTSB FTW97LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA307.md): Cessna T210 · Eagle, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N1119W · Destroyed
  > water contamination of the fuel, which led to a total loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the delay in refueling the aircraft by the FBO, which allowed condensation to form in the fuel tanks, and inadequate…
- [NTSB FTW97LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA239.md): Cessna 210 · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1997 · N9417T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both pilots to assure the landing gear was down and locked.
- [NTSB FTW96LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA334.md): Cessna 210 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1996 · N414N · Substantial damage
  > improper routing of the nose landing gear hydraulic line by unknown maintenance personnel, allowing it to chafe on the nose wheel and develop a leak, which resulted in an inability to obtain a down-and-locked condition of the landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC96LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA141.md): Cessna 210 · Boston, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N131AC · Substantial damage
  > a fracture failure of the crankcase, which resulted in separation of the number five cylinder, loss of engine power, and a ditched landing.
- [NTSB ATL96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA081.md): Cessna 210 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N9432T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to heed known operating information by not correcting the flight attitude to prevent fuel unporting during a prolonged slipped descent.
- [NTSB ATL96LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA077.md): Cessna 210M · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · N700RP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive airspeed and misjudgment of the landing distance. A factor was the right brake not working due to a hydraulic leak.
- [NTSB SEA95LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA162.md): Cessna 210 · Cody, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1995 · N9492T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW94LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA029.md): Cessna 210 · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N9653T · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot in command to follow procedures and directives to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA164.md): Cessna 210 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1993 · N9640T · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance of the taxiway.
- [NTSB SEA93LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA110.md): Cessna 210 · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N9421T · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command not maintaining directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was the control interference by the passenger.
- [NTSB LAX93LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA116.md): Cessna 210 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1993 · N9668T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist. A factor relating to this accident was the misadjustment of the landing gear locking mechanism which caused intermittent operation.
- [NTSB DEN93FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA021.md): Cessna 210 · Aurora, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N7469E · Destroyed
  > Collision with terrain when the pilot inadvertently flew into fog while conducting a visual approach. Factors were: inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot and lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
- [NTSB ATL93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA043.md): Cessna 210 · Smithville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1992 · N7479E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to follow pilot manual procedures by slipping the aircraft with inadequate fuel available, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the inadequate fuel supply on the aircraft and the failure of the pilot to refuel.
- [NTSB LAX92LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA291.md): Cessna 210 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N9652T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB ATL92LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA073.md): Cessna 210 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1992 · N7320E · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the engine counterweight retention rings which resulted in the separation of the retention pin, allowing the leading edge of the counterweight to strike the crankcase. Factors in the accident were the subseqent loss of power and…
- [NTSB LAX92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA081.md): Cessna 210 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1992 · N9508T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to restart the engine when there was evidence of a fuel leak. A factor in the accident was the fractured fuel line due to the improper installation and overtorque of the line by company maintenance.
- [NTSB FTW92LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA031.md): Cessna 210 · Groves, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1991 · N9503T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion which precipitated the forced landing due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to divert to an alternate destination when he recognized that fuel exhaustion was a possibility.
- [NTSB LAX92LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA009.md): Cessna 210 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1991 · N9517T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a hydraulic gear return line, which caused the aircraft's main landing gear to collapse during landing touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX91FA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA394.md): Cessna 210 · Rialto, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N6558X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and poor inflight planning/decision. The pilot's impairment due to the use of drugs was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA91LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA245.md): Cessna 210 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N9551T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the landing checklist.
- [NTSB LAX91LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA352.md): Cessna 210 · Chino Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1991 · N9542T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the slippery condition of the road surface being used as a runway.
- [NTSB SEA91LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA149.md): Cessna 210 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N7350E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight planning and decisions in that he failed to anticipate wake turbulence from the departing helicopter.
- [NTSB CHI91FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA160.md): Cessna 210 · Belleville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N9656T · Destroyed
  > Failure of the engine driven fuel pump, the failure of the pilot to activate the electric auxiliary fuel pump, poor inflight decision, and poor execution of emergency procedures. A factor relating to the accident is the pilot's lack of experience in this…
- [NTSB NYC91LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA050.md): Cessna 210 · Warwick, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1990 · N9480T · Substantial damage
  > A power failure for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN91LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA014.md): Cessna T-210-M · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1990 · N621BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the fuel supply resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA003.md): Cessna 210 · Riverside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N9466T · Destroyed
  > Impairment of the pilot from use of drugs (cocaine), and his failure to maintain clearance (or altitude) from the mountain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the pilot's psychological condtion (depression).
- [NTSB ATL90LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA185.md): Cessna 210 · White Plains, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N6523X · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation to the engine for undertermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA90LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA151.md): Cessna 210 · Naples, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N7406E · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the fuel system resulting in the loss of power due to internal contamination of the engine driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV06.md): Cessna 210 · Salem, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N191A · Substantial damage
  > Improper positioning of the fuel selector by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's improper emergency procedure.
- [NTSB LAX90LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA030.md): Cessna 210 · North Hollywood, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1989 · N46JW · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: false fuel gage indications, lack of a suitable area for a forced landing, and obstructions (utility pole &…
- [NTSB DEN90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA007.md): Cessna 210 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1989 · N7409E · Substantial damage
  > An engine stoppage for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA007.md): Cessna 210 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N5252E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, and fuel starvation, due to his improper positioning of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB LAX89LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA250.md): Cessna 210 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N76RR · Substantial damage
  > A twisted nose gear uplock due to an elongated bolt hole which prevented the nose gear from extending.
- [NTSB MKC89LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA144.md): Cessna 210 · Kaiser, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N9440T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to use the checklist.
- [NTSB SEA89LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA034.md): Cessna 210 · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1989 · N7342E · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the throttle cable due to wear as power was applied for a landing go-around. Contributing to the accident was rough terrain at the touchdown point of the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC88LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA251.md): Cessna 210 · Kirkwood, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1988 · N7457E · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempted to land at a private airport at night on an unlit rwy. A go-around was initiated and during the go-around the eng lost pwr. A gear up landing was made beyond the rwy. The investigation revealed water in the fuel system. The eng was run up…
- [NTSB SEA88LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA136.md): Cessna 210 · Baker, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1988 · N6524X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated he landed long on unattended grass strip due to gusty wing conds. The aircraft encountered a ditch or vehicle track hidden by vegetation, shearing nose gear and collapsing left main.
- [NTSB SEA88LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA104.md): Cessna 210 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1988 · N70SA · Substantial damage
  > During an instructional flight and an ILS approach, a total loss of engine power occurred at about 1200 feet AGL. A forced landing was made onto rough terrain. During landing roll the nose gear separated from the aircraft. The private pilot receiving…
- [NTSB MIA88LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA047.md): Cessna 210 · Quincy, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1987 · N9492T · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he performed a prelanding check on final apch but failed to lower the landing gear. He continued the apch, & just prior to touchdown, was advised that the gear was not down. The apch to landing was continued & the acft slid to a stop. He…
- [NTSB NYC88LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA040.md): Cessna 210 · Schenectady, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N9568T · Substantial damage
  > During landing, the left main gear collapsed. A metallurgical examination revealed that the left main gear saddle assembly was fractured into three pieces through the area near the forward edge of the landing gear strut. When examined further, the faces and…
- [NTSB DEN88LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA018.md): Cessna 210 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1987 · N6551X · Substantial damage
  > The CFI was instructing the private rated plt in simulated forced landings. The plt reported that after a full stop landing, the aircraft would not turn properly to the right, and she suspected brake system failure. The CFI took control and attempted to taxi…
- [NTSB DEN87FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA188.md): Cessna 210 · Coaldale, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1987 · N7444E · Substantial damage
  > The ATP rated pilot was an airline captain on a Boeing 727 aircraft. However, the pilot had accumulated a total of only 140 hours in single engine aircraft with 20 hours in the Cessna 210. Moderate to severe turbulence had been forecast and reported in the…
- [NTSB MIA87LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA008.md): Cessna 210 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1986 · N7395E · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he forgot to lower the gear and that the accident could have been prevented if a tower had told him to lower the gear. There is no tower at the arpt. After the accident, the plt produced a caa commercial plt certificate which was issued in…
- [NTSB SEA86LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA196.md): Cessna 210 · Stibnite, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1986 · N7459E · Destroyed
  > The pilot executed a steep, reduced power descent into the destination airstrip. He then reported that when he attempted to reduce the rate of descent with a power application, the engine did not respond. There was no evidence of any mechanical malfunction…
- [NTSB DEN85LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA090.md): Cessna 210 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1985 · N7409E · Substantial damage
  > On March 8, 1985, a Cessna 210, operated by the pilot, lost engine power and was substantially damaged. The airplane departed hurricane, Utah and the destination was Bountiful skypark aprt. The pilot stated that the airplane was being ferried to the airport…

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## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073402'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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