# NTSB investigations: Cessna P210N: Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf 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 IAD05FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA012.md): Cessna P210 · Paint Lick, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2004 · N6539P · Destroyed > Improper alignment of a turbocharger oil line, which resulted in wear damage through the hose wall and a subsequent loss of engine oil. Contributing to the accident was the low cloud ceiling. - [NTSB DEN04LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA107.md): Cessna P210N · Douglas, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2004 · N7736K · Substantial damage > the failure of the engine's crankshaft due to the rotation of the engine's number two bearing, which resulted in the oil starvation of the crankshaft's number 2 main journal. Contributing factors include the engine's improper maintenance, and the in-flight… - [NTSB NYC01FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA141.md): Cessna P210N · Honesdale, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N450M · Destroyed > An improperly manufactured torquemeter gearshaft assembly, which resulted in gearshaft assembly failure, an N2 overspeed, and a subsequent uncontained engine failure. - [NTSB NYC00LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA200.md): Cessna P210N · Richfield Sprng, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2000 · N5256W · Substantial damage > Failure of the number two cylinder main bearing for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB IAD96LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA046.md): Cessna P210N · Hazard, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1996 · N90AD · Substantial damage > failure of the engine crankshaft, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent damage to the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA95FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA213.md): Cessna P210N · Black Diamond, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N3674P · Destroyed > improper maintenance which led to oil starvation due to a inadequately tightened B-nut in an oil line. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA137.md): Cessna P210N · Dodge City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N4614K · Minor damage > fatigue and subsequent catastrophic failure of the connecting rod originating from the decarburized area on the shank of the rod. Factors were the low cloud weather condition and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI95LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA047.md): Cessna P210N · Aurora, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1994 · N4872P · Substantial damage > An undetermined failure of the engine crankshaft resulting in total loss of engine power. The terrain at the emergency landing site and nighttime darkness were contributing factors. - [NTSB LAX93LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA194.md): Cessna P210N · Oakland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · N731HP · Destroyed > the pilot's poor decision to continue flying the airplane with a known deficiency and the poorly performed major overhaul of the engine. The failed crankshaft due to fatigue are factors in this accident. - [NTSB CHI92FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA215.md): Cessna P210N · Mineral Point, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N6503W · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stall and descent into terrain during a forced landing. Related factors are the manufacturer's undertorqued crankcase halves and inadequate surveillance, the pilot's delay in setting up the proper descent rate, and the altered aircraft… - [NTSB FTW89LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA160.md): Cessna 210P · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1989 · N732XW · Substantial damage > A loose fuel line connection, due to inadequate maintenance, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the obstructions (hay bale & approach light pole) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI88LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA068.md): Cessna T210N · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1988 · N4917K · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA86LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA249.md): Cessna P-210 · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1986 · N6185W · Substantial damage > While in cruise at 14,000 feet MSL, a catastrophic engine failure with a flash fire at the turbocharger occurred. A turn to reverse direction for a forced landing was initiated while making a rapid descent. An undershoot to the runway occurred with the… - [NTSB LAX86LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA331.md): Cessna P210N · Salton City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1986 · N5135A · Substantial damage > A total loss of power was experienced during a descent from 17,500' MSL to 10,000' MSL. Attempts to restart the engine failed and the acft was landed gear-up in a rocky field. Post accident inspection disclosed a track of internal electrical arcing in the… - [NTSB FTW86LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA148.md): Cessna P210N · Altus, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1986 · N731RR · Destroyed > The engine failed at 10,500 feet MSL and the pilot was vectored to a small private sod strip. However, this strip had been closed and plowed up for about a year and was not listed on the current aeronautical charts. The pilot was then revectored to another… - [NTSB DEN86FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA077.md): Cessna P210N · Dulce, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1986 · N5196W · Substantial damage > The plt with his 4 passengers, departed durango airport on an IFR flt plan en route to wichita, Kansas. The acft had a complete loss of pwr while climbing to attitude. The subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain resulted in substantial damage to the… - [NTSB DEN83LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA048.md): Cessna P210N · Glade Park, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1983 · N3886P · Substantial damage > The acft landing gear collapsed during a forced landing after an engine failure. The pilot said he lost manifold and oilpressure and turned back toward grand junction when the engine began making loud noises. A landing was made on a slippery road and the acft… ## 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 ('2073454', '2073462') 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" = 351)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2073454&occurrence=351 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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