# NTSB investigations: Cessna T210M

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 CHI97IA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA127.md): Cessna T210 · Winona, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N7398M · No damage
  > Loss of engine power due to improper maintenance installation.
- [NTSB SEA97FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA097.md): Cessna T210M · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1997 · N732QB · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed, for reason(s) unknown, resulting in a subsequent stall.
- [NTSB NYC97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA035.md): Cessna T210M · Lexington, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N732UH · Substantial damage
  > failure of #5 exhaust valve and/or #5 exhaust valve guide, which resulted in a progressive engine failure (debris puncturing the #5 piston crown, exhaust gasses entering the crankcase, loss of oil through the breather system, oil exhaustion, and subsequent…
- [NTSB NYC97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA029.md): Cessna T210M · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1996 · N1929M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's miscalculation of fuel consumption and his inadequate in-flight decision making, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD97LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA005.md): Cessna T210M · Mentor, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1996 · N6163N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the inaccurate fuel quantity gage, and the light condition at dusk.
- [NTSB SEA97FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA005.md): Cessna T210M · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N761TQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to the recent excessive use of potent prescription drugs, the pilot's descent below the published decision height, and the pilot's failure to execute a missed approach. Factors contributing to the…
- [NTSB LAX96LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA133.md): Cessna T210M · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1996 · N8683M · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW96LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA098.md): Cessna T210M · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1996 · N761KK · Substantial damage
  > failure of the throttle cable. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA96FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA031.md): Cessna T210M · Netarts, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N732TA · Destroyed
  > a loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX95LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA205.md): Cessna T210M · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N6048N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB BFO95FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA028.md): Cessna T210M · Youngstown, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1995 · N732TU · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the weather conditions (restricted visibility with snow falling), reduced light condition at dusk, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA120.md): Cessna T210M · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1995 · N6094B · Substantial damage
  > The bent landing gear emergency extension assembly and the accumulation of airframe ice which interfered with landing gear activation. A factor was the alternator failure for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA035.md): Cessna T-210M · Tyler, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · N533CA · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to inadequate fuel management and fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA003.md): Cessna T210M · Richmond, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N732VK · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine oil pressure due to an oil leak from a loose oil line fitting. Factors were the obscuration, and the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB ATL94LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA169.md): Cessna T210M · Willacooche, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N761GQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive fuel leaning during improper use of the mixture control, which resulted in pre-ignition/detonation and a total loss of engine power. Factors were the electrical wires and vehicles.
- [NTSB SEA94LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA196.md): Cessna T210M · Rathdrum, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1994 · N761TK · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a slipped bearing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA247.md): Cessna T210M · Tyler, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1994 · N823RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB CHI94LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA226.md): Cessna T210M · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N88XH · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation of the pilot-in-command due to flight into known instrument meteorological conditions; factors in the accident were the fog and low ceiling.
- [NTSB CHI94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA159.md): Cessna T210M · Burlington, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N6737B · Destroyed
  > fuel exhaustion resulting from the failure of the pilot to refuel en route.
- [NTSB CHI94LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA125.md): Cessna T210-M · Pomona, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1994 · N732YK · Substantial damage
  > The seperation of the landing gear door actuator, resulting in total loss of hydraulic fluid.
- [NTSB MIA94FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA064.md): Cessna T210M · Prentiss, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1994 · N6572M · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to the number five piston crown structure sustaining detonation/pre-ignition damage for undetermined reasons. The number two connecting rod and rod bolts failed due to an oil distress event. This resulted in a subsequent…
- [NTSB CHI94LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA073.md): Cessna T210M · Olathe, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1994 · N1215M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives regarding the positioning of the fuel tank selector to the fullest tank for the landing portion of flight.
- [NTSB CHI93LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA287.md): Cessna T210M · Neosho, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N761DD · Substantial damage
  > Is the pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. Factors relating to this accident are the pilot in command's inadequate preflight preparation and the loss of total engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA087.md): Cessna T210M · Scappose, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N16CE · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from objects was not maintained. The pilot's poor inflight planning and the weather conditions were factors.
- [NTSB LAX93FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA125.md): Cessna T210M · Coalinga, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1993 · N761NE · Destroyed
  > The pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to select a cruise altitude which would ensure adequate terrain clearance during the night cross country. Factors in the accident were: the mountainous nature of the terrain and the dark night light…
- [NTSB LAX93FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA055.md): Cessna T210M · Thornton, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1992 · N784RF · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the sacramento controller to advise the stockton controller of the impending unsafe situation, and the failure of the stockton controller…
- [NTSB CHI92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA094.md): Cessna T210M · Washington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1992 · N732TR · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue-fractured crankshaft.
- [NTSB LAX92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA098.md): Mooney M20J · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1992 · N7000L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft inadvertently landing on the taxiway instead of the active runway.
- [NTSB DEN92IA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92IA013.md): Cessna T210M · La Veta, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1991 · N6179N · Minor damage
  > Failure of the no 1 connecting rod due to lack of lubrication from blocked oil ports.
- [NTSB NYC91LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA222.md): Cessna T-210-M · Clearfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1991 · N732YB · Substantial damage
  > Vapor lock of the fuel system resulting in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the owner to comply with a service letter calling for insulated fuel lines forward of the fire wall.
- [NTSB NYC91LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA198.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1991 · N2237M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N6877M to insure the runway was clear prior to pulling onto the runway.
- [NTSB LAX91LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA261.md): Cessna T-210 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N762GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control on landing. Factors related to the accident were the pic's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and improper recovery procedures from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN91FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA061.md): Cessna T210M · Littleton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1991 · N761CM · Destroyed
  > Improper reassembly of the overhauled turbocharger by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's improper use of the mixture control and boost pump. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and unsuitable terrain in the emergency…
- [NTSB DEN91FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA048.md): Cessna T210M · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1991 · N761MU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to initiate flight into freezing rain which resulted in structural icing that exceeded the ability of the aircraft to maintain flight. A factor was: improper deicing.
- [NTSB LAX91FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA081.md): Cessna T210M · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1991 · N210TW · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the ensuing emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX91FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA066.md): Cessna T210M · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1991 · N6148B · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane while flying in instrument meteorological conditions and spatial disorientation of the pilot-in-command. Contributing to the accident was diversion of the pilot's attention to…
- [NTSB CHI91LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA036.md): Cessna T210M · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1990 · N761LZ · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the PIC.
- [NTSB DEN91FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA012.md): Cessna T210M · Carbondale, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1990 · N761TW · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the power line.
- [NTSB DEN91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA006.md): Cessna T210M · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1990 · N565RA · Substantial damage
  > Engine failiure resulting from maintenance discrepancies.
- [NTSB LAX90FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA300.md): Cessna T-210-M · Placerville, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N6985B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misidentification of the airport and his failure to select an adequate altitude above the terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's disregard for his night time medical limitation and lack of geographic familiarity with the area.
- [NTSB LAX90LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA290.md): Cessna T210M · Soda Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · N732VS · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to inadequate vapor recovery system (inadequate aircraft maintenance/service) and incorrect fuel grade. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA132.md): Cessna C-T210 · Sleeper Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N6016N · Substantial damage
  > Improper fuel tank selection.
- [NTSB FTW90LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA136.md): Cessna T210M · Wharton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1990 · N351WB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to an out-of-rig condition in the automatic auxiliary boost pump mechanism.
- [NTSB MKC90FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA142.md): Cessna T210M · Kiowa, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N1273M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA097.md): Cessna T210 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N761YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage his fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power, due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA009.md): Cessna 210 · Kernersville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1989 · N1155M · Substantial damage
  > Improper fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from lack of fuel. Adverse weather conditions were related to the accident.
- [NTSB DEN89LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA206.md): Cessna T210M · Rangely, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1989 · N761RP · Substantial damage
  > Forced landing in unsuitable terrain as a result of an engine crankshaft failure.
- [NTSB LAX89LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA240.md): Cessna T210 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1989 · N761JA · Substantial damage
  > Inadequat preflight planning/preparation and the improper flight planning/decisions, ie. Improper fuel consumption calculations, by the PIC.
- [NTSB FTW89LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA115.md): Cessna 210 · Waco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1989 · N761RF · Substantial damage
  > A deteriorated fuel cap, water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: the dirt bank (berm).
- [NTSB ATL89LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA028.md): Cessna T210M · Sheperdsville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1988 · N732WC · Destroyed
  > The pilot had flown a Cessna 172 to tampa to pick up a Cessna T210M for a flight to louisville, KY. The 210 had been previously flown to tampa from ft. myers by the owner. After a preflight in which the pilot said he visually verified that the fuel tanks were…

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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 ('2073451', '2073452'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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