# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB BFO96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA019.md): Cessna T210L · College Park, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1995 · N89EP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to initiate a go-around. Related factors were the crosswind and the pilot's concern about being late for meetings he had scheduled.
- [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 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 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 FTW95TA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95TA187.md): Cessna 210J · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 4, 1995 · N2423S · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel.
- [NTSB FTW95LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA174.md): Cessna T210L · Estancia, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N1664X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to exhaust valve separation resulting from inadequate maintenance. A factor was the dark night and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 CHI95LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA025.md): Cessna T210L · Beulah, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1994 · N526HK · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX94LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA369.md): Cessna T210L · Kettleman City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N732DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The sun glare was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW94LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA285.md): Cessna T210L · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N1779X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment of the airplane with the runway during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA94LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA157.md): Cessna T210L · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1994 · N59187 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to a false indication on the fuel quantity sensor.
- [NTSB FTW94LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA107.md): Cessna 210L · Haskell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N8145L · Substantial damage
  > Was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA063.md): Cessna 210 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N732HA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA112.md): Cessna T210L · Arcata, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1994 · N93159 · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's improper in-flight planning and his failure to correctly monitor the aircraft's fuel system and to position the selector valve on a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB SEA93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA177.md): Cessna T210L · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N2125S · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA93LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA127.md): Cessna 210L · Lynden, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1993 · N29631 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not being maintained. Factors include a high touchdown speed, light rain, and a wet landing surface.
- [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 DEN93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA022.md): Cessna T210L · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1993 · N96LL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during landing when the aircraft struck a snowbank which was left on the runway as a result of inadequate plowing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA058.md): Cessna T210L · Coleman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N5159Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92GA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92GA227.md): Cessna T210L · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 19, 1992 · N732JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction failure to follow the landing checklist and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision. A factor was the overheated landing gear motor.
- [NTSB LAX92LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA357.md): Cessna T210L · Jackpot, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N93336 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowing himself to become distracted while searching for a landing light switch during a critical phase of flight and the resultant failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors in the accident were the dark night light conditions and the…
- [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 LAX92LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA233.md): Cessna T210L · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1992 · N29169 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a disconnection of the turbocharger inlet duct.
- [NTSB LAX92LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA197.md): Cessna T210L · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1992 · N5468V · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 ATL92FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA042.md): Cessna T210L · Georgetown, SC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1992 · N732HG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of overhaul personnel to properly torque the engine case rear thru bolts.
- [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 LAX92LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA031.md): Cessna T210L · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1991 · N93054 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent loss of control during the initial climb after takeoff that resulted from the collapse of the rudder pedal because of a worn locking pin hole in the rudder pedal stowing system, which allowed the pin to disengage.
- [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 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 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 DEN91FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA020.md): Cessna T210L · Clovis, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N22054 · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent descent into the ground while conducting a non-precision instrument approach, as a result of the pilot failing to stop his descent at mda. A factor is low visibility due to fog.
- [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 DEN90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA173.md): Cessna T-210-L · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N5397V · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to a broken connecting rod. A factor was the rough uneven terrain available for the forced landing.
- [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 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 LAX90LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA215.md): Cessna T210L · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1990 · N732KD · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot and his delay in attempting a go-around. Factors related to the accident were: the surrounding terrain, unfavorable weather conditions, the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and…
- [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 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 LAX89LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA226.md): Cessna T210L · Parker Dam, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1989 · N1982K · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to obtain wind information before landing. Factors relating to this accident were: the adverse weather conditions.
- [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 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 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 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 LAX89LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA036.md): Cessna T210L · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1988 · N777HS · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Pilot of N8219J used poor judgement when she elected to execute the high speed taxi operation.

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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 ('2073449'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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