# NTSB investigations: Cessna T210L, CA

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA124.md): Cessna T210 · Upland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2026 · N29138 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper approach, which resulted in a long landing, runway excursion, and a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR24LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA133.md): Cessna T210 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2024 · N89EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR22LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA126.md): Cessna T210L · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2022 · N94001 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence during landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA423.md): Cessna T210L · Yuba City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2017 · N333GK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA274.md): Cessna T210L · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2013 · N94086 · Substantial damage
  > A hydraulic fluid leak in the nose landing gear actuator rod seal, which prevented the hydraulic system from building up sufficient pressure to fully retract or extend the main landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR09LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA170.md): Cessna T210L · Madera, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2009 · N2445S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly monitor the airplane's fuel quantity and to correctly ascertain the fuel on board the airplane prior to takeoff.
- [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 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 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 LAX03LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA283.md): Cessna 210L · Monterey, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N93860 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power during an instrument approach to land, and an in-flight collision with a tree and terrain.
- [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 LAX03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA075.md): Cessna T210L · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2003 · N732DK · Substantial damage
  > the alternator switch contact failure, which resulted in a complete electrical failure.
- [NTSB LAX03TA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03TA048.md): Cessna T210L · Agua Caliente, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 9, 2002 · N732HJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear actuator during the landing roll, which resulted in a collapse of the right main land gear, and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB LAX03FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA031.md): Cessna T210L · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N76TL · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due the inadvertent unporting of the fuel pickup tube, which resulted in fuel starvation during the go-around. The pilot's preflight and in-flight decisions regarding fuel quantity and fuel system management are also causal.
- [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 LAX01LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA075.md): Cessna T210L · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2001 · N2508S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the other pilot to ensure adequate taxi clearance between aircraft.
- [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 LAX97LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA255.md): Cessna T210L · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N732DD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to correct a landing induced porpoise, and go-around.
- [NTSB LAX97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA038.md): Cessna 210L · Elk Grove, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1996 · N30115 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) after takeoff. The lack of maintenance/annual inspection was a related factor.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- [NTSB LAX88LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA253.md): Cessna T210L · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1988 · N60856 · Substantial damage
  > During the landing roll, the right brake failed to hold. The airplane veered to the left, off the runway and collided with a runway light. Inspection of the brake revealed that there was no fluid in the system. No leaks were discovered during the exam of the…
- [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 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 LAX87LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA111.md): Cessna T210L · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1987 · N5275V · No damage
  > The plt indicated that he and his wife were planning to fly together, but at the last minute his wife changed her mind. She exited the acft and departed the area to the rear of the plane. The plt was taxiing from his parking spot when his wife suddenly…
- [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 LAX85FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA142.md): Cessna T210L · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1985 · N732DT · Substantial damage
  > The plt & gnd witnesses rptd the acft touched down at or beyond midfield at an exesseive speed. The acft continued the landing roll, exited the rwy & entered soft dirt area west of the departure end of the rwy. Upon entering the dirt area the nose gear sunk…
- [NTSB LAX85LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA108.md): Cessna T210L · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1985 · N4691Q · Substantial damage
  > During first leg of the flight, plt discovered that landing gear would not extend. Pressurizing 'down side' with emergency hand pump allowed normal operation of the landing gear. On return flt to San Jose, plt tried to extend the gear but system would not…
- [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 LAX85LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA001.md): Cessna T210L · Redding, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1984 · N2073S · Substantial damage
  > Runway 15 was in use. Plt broadcast on UNICOM freq intention to land rwy 15. Plt landed on rwy 33 with a 10 kt tailwind. On landing roll, plt realized he would not be able to stop on remaining rwy & go-around was initiated. Acft did not attain flying speed…
- [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 LAX82FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA305.md): Cessna T210L · Buena Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1982 · N732JP · Substantial damage
  > Reportedly, the eng began losing power after takeoff at aprx 300 ft AGL, after the plt retracted the landing gear & flaps. The eng then stopped & the plt was forced to land. While descending, the acft struck power lines. During touchdown, it collided with 2…
- [NTSB LAX82DA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA246.md): Cessna T210L · South Lake Taho, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 5, 1982 · N2106S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that during a landing, the aircraft bounced, came down, bounced again and ballooned. At that moment, he elected to go around. He stated that he advanced the throttle and retracted the gear to reduce drag, but the engine died and the plane…
- [NTSB LAX82FUD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUD01.md): Cessna T210L · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 6, 1981 · N59100 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FVM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVM08.md): Robertson T210 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 30, 1980 · N92711 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DVA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVA11.md): Cessna T210 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 21, 1980 · N30942 · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  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
```

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