# NTSB investigations: Cessna T210L: Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX06LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA178.md): Cessna T210L · Chico, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N212DW · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the amount of fuel onboard. - [NTSB CHI06CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA118.md): Cessna T210L · Henryville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2006 · N732AN · Substantial damage > The pilot selected an empty fuel tank during the approach which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN05CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA147.md): Cessna T210L · Las Animas, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · N94263 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX05LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA068.md): Cessna T210L · Yuba City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2005 · N5177V · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to verify the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI04CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA135.md): Cessna T210L · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2004 · N59027 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX04LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA111.md): Cessna T210L · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2004 · N2234S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX03LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA089.md): Cessna T210L · Stockton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2003 · N5089V · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board at departure. - [NTSB DEN99LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA070.md): Cessna T210L · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1999 · N59235 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper mixture control use and the engine's subsequent power loss due to fuel starvation, and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to perform a forced landing. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in type of airplane, the… - [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 FTW97LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA142.md): Cessna T210L · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1997 · N613CW · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to ensure there was sufficient fuel aboard for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a successful… - [NTSB FTW96LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA397.md): Cessna T210L · Lonestar, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N369PT · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in the fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX96LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA323.md): Cessna T210L · Globe, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N2059S · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper fuel tank selection. - [NTSB FTW96LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA328.md): Cessna T210L · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1996 · N210RE · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after noting the low fuel quantity indication, which resulted in fuel starvation before reaching the airport. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI95LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA314.md): Cessna 210L · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N1751X · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel for the intended trip, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA034.md): Cessna T210 · Kellogg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N4607Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve, his inadequate remedial action, and starvation of fuel to the engine. Factors include a sign post alongside the road on which the forced landing took place. - [NTSB SEA93LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA069.md): Cessna T-210L · Ogden, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1993 · N2611S · Substantial damage > The loss on engine power from fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflt planning/preparation by the PIC and his failure to maintain proper airspeed during an emergency forced landing. - [NTSB LAX92LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA355.md): Cessna T210L · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1992 · N60856 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the pilot to refuel the aircraft prior to departure. - [NTSB MIA92LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA133.md): Cessna T210L · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N5123Q · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to enrich the mixture control during descent, resulting in loss of engine power, and his improper engine restart procedure which resulted in his being unable to get the engine started prior to an off airport landing. - [NTSB SEA92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA087.md): Cessna T210L · Prineville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1992 · N5469V · Substantial damage > The pilot in command delaying his decision to divert for fuel, overloading of the nose gear strut and the pilot in command's inability to maintain aircraft control subsequent to the nose wheel separation. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot… - [NTSB LAX91LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA381.md): Cessna C-210 · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N2580S · Substantial damage > A non-mechanical loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the pilot's improper use of the fuel supply. - [NTSB ATL90LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA142.md): Cessna T210L · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N2074S · Substantial damage > Fuel mismanagement by the pilot which resulted in fuel starvation during final approach. - [NTSB LAX90LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA136.md): Cessna T210L · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1990 · N9426K · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the fuel tank outlets becoming unported as the aircraft maneuvered for landing. A factor was the pilot's preflight planning failed to insure that he had adequate fuel for the flight. - [NTSB LAX89LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA193.md): Cessna T210L · Upland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1989 · N5368V · Substantial damage > Inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot in command, the instructor pilot. Factors were the private pilot did not switch the fuel tanks and the instructor did not catch it. - [NTSB LAX89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA185.md): Cessna 210T · Imperial, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1989 · N30678 · Substantial damage > The pilots inaccurate fuel consumption calculations along with the decision to depart with inadequate fuel to insure landing at his proposed destination which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The rough/uneven terrain on which the landing was made contributed to… - [NTSB DEN89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA085.md): Cessna T210L · Roy, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1989 · N26RS · Substantial damage > The pilot allowed himself to become distracted by a landing gear problem, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, when he had insufficient fuel to delay his landing. Factors related to the accident were: the landing gear problem and trees in the emergency landing… - [NTSB MIA89GA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89GA082.md): Cessna T210L · Melbourne, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 8, 1989 · N81859 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to accurately determine fuel quantity prior to departure followed by his failure to operate the engine on the fullest fuel tank resulting in a fuel tank being run dry resulting in engine failure while on short final approach at his… - [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 DEN88LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA092.md): Cessna 210L · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1988 · N910DS · Substantial damage > The CFI was giving a checkout to the private pilot doctor. The CFI flight records showed only one hour in this make/model. The fuel selector was in the right tank position throughout the flight. The pilot reported that the engine quit on one mile short final… - [NTSB LAX87LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA236.md): Cessna T210L · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1987 · N59104 · Substantial damage > During a cross country flight, the engine lost power and quit aprx 4 miles from the airport. The pilot was unable to reach the runway and made a forced landing aprx 3 miles short of the runway. During the landing roll the aircraft collided with a fence and… - [NTSB FTW87FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA102.md): Cessna T210L · Lufkin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1987 · N4637Q · Destroyed > The pilot reduced power and was descending for a VFR straight-in approach when the engine quit. The pilot had the selector on the left tank with 4 to 5 gallons of fuel remaining in this tank. During the descent the fuel tank outlet line became unported… - [NTSB ATL85LLT11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LLT11.md): Cessna T210L · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 19, 1985 · N2045S · Destroyed > During a dual instructional flt the eng stopped due to fuel starvation during a go-around. During the attempted restart, the instructor failed to switch fuel tanks. The acft touched down in a fld and ran into a wooded area which separated both wings from the… - [NTSB CHI85LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA141.md): Cessna T210L · Sauk Village, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1985 · N94032 · Substantial damage > During a night preflight the fuel quantity was visually checked and the plt estimated each tank contained 35 gals. The left fuel guage indicated 220 pounds and the right guage was inop. After aprx 1 hour 50 minutes of flt time a total loss of power occurred.… - [NTSB LAX85FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA102.md): Cessna T210L · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1985 · N210NF · Destroyed > The plt reptd that shortly after entering the downwind leg for ry 03 he completed the prelanding checklist. While on final approach the acft experienced a total loss of engine powe. The acft altitude was too low to negotiate a landing on the ry & the plt… - [NTSB SEA84LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA100.md): Cessna T210L · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1984 · N93186 · Substantial damage > According to the plt's calculations, the acft should have had enough fuel on board for 8.4 hrs of flt. However, after about 5.6 hrs of flt time, the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion. The acft was damaged during a wheels-up landing. The plt said that the… - [NTSB SEA84LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA044.md): Cessna T21OL · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1984 · N2223S · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he departed boulder city, NV with 92 gal of fuel on board. About 4 hrs & 10 min later, he was forced to land when the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion. According to him, the fuel gages had been indicating normal with an indication of… - [NTSB SEA83LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA165.md): Cessna T210L · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1983 · N5469V · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the fuel tanks were topped off on the day before he departed el monte, CA. He estimated that the acft had 534 lbs of fuel on board & consumed 80 pph during cruise at 9500 ft MSL. According to the plts operating manual, the acft had an… - [NTSB FTW83LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA035.md): Cessna T210L · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1982 · N1767X · Substantial damage > The pilot advised Midland approach control that he was out of fuel over the west side of Midland, TX at 4800 feet. The aircraft was observed to disappear from the radar approximately 1/4 to 1/2 mile north of the airport. The pilot stated he ran the tanks dry. ## 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 ('2073449') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2073449&occurrence=353 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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