# NTSB investigations: Cessna T210N

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 DEN99FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA077.md): Cessna 172Q · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1999 · N96299 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of both the pilot receiving instruction and the flight instructor to maintain a visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the other pilot to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW98FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA344.md): Cessna T210N · Creede, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1998 · N2WF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying airspeed and the subsequent stall/spin. A contributing factor was high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA98FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA092.md): Cessna T210N · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N199JM · Destroyed
  > Improper installation (bushing), mechanical binding (bushing), mechanical binding (connecting rod), and fatigue within the crankshaft. Contributing factors were inadequate major (engine) overhaul and trees.
- [NTSB MIA98LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA083.md): Cessna T210N · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1998 · N1734U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and/or improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Soft/wet terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX98LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA049.md): Cessna T210N · Union City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1997 · N1396U · Substantial damage
  > Blockage of the fuel flow transducer, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. Unsuitable terrain for an emergency landing was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA001.md): Cessna T210N · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1997 · N5168A · Substantial damage
  > the circuit breaker for the hydraulic pump popped during gear extension which resulting in the failure of the landing gear to lock in the extended position.
- [NTSB CHI97FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA102.md): Cessna T210N · Vichy, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1997 · N5310A · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to properly follow the missed approach procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (MDA) during night/IFR flight. Factors relating to the accident included: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and failure of the pilot to properly…
- [NTSB FTW97LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA155.md): Cessna T210N · Silver City, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1997 · N4864U · Substantial damage
  > The high wind and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors were the crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX97FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA143.md): Cessna T210N · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N6172C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation and his lack of proficiency in conducting instrument flight. Contributing were the inoperative alternator, cockpit lighting, and vacuum system.
- [NTSB CHI97LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA087.md): Cessna T210 · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N6677N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadvertently retracting the landing gear during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI97FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FAMS1.md): Cessna T210N · Chicago, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 20, 1997 · N7134J · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX97LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA058.md): Cessna T210N · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1996 · N4788C · Destroyed
  > detonation/pre-ignition for unknown reason(s), which resulted in failure of the number two piston, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing on rough/uneven desert terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA027.md): Cessna T210N · Springfield, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1996 · N5083C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to set the altimeter to the current setting given by the controller resulting in the aircraft altimeter reading 260 feet higher than the actual aircraft altitude. Factors involved were pilot fatigue, weather conditions at approach…
- [NTSB FTW97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA037.md): Cessna T210N · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1996 · N6546N · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was positioned to a tank with sufficient fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight, false indication from the…
- [NTSB IAD96LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA143.md): Cessna T210N · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N6614Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point, during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: dusk light conditions, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA96LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA161.md): Cessna T210N · Sunnyside, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1996 · N6439N · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight by the pilot, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and high vegetation (brush and small trees) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW96TA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96TA186.md): Cessna T210N · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 28, 1996 · N9403Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96TA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96TA112.md): Cessna 210 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 29, 1996 · N2306D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare on landing, and his improper use of flight controls on landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX96FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA098.md): Cessna T-210N · Gorman, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1996 · N6452N · Destroyed
  > The loss of control of the aircraft in cruise flight for undetermined reasons and subsequent in-flight structural failure of the aircraft.
- [NTSB BFO96LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA036.md): Cessna T210N · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N5218A · Destroyed
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during final approach to the destination airport. Factors relating to the accident were: terrain conditions and vehicles in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA060.md): Cessna T210N · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1995 · N5083C · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the turbocharger, caused by a unapproved rebuild of the turbocharger which contained automotive parts. Debris from the failed turbocharger damaged the oil pump resulting in lack of engine lubrication.
- [NTSB LAX96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA068.md): Cessna T210N · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1995 · N214BD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, followed by a forced landing in an area of trees. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA027.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1995 · N2114P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) of the Cessna, N210PW, to see and avoid the Piper, N2114P.
- [NTSB SEA95LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA200.md): Cessna 210 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N5349A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear hydraulic drive motor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA207.md): Cessna T210N · Fall River Mill, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N5436Y · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the No. 2 lower connecting rod bolt as a result of improper torque during the last engine overhaul.
- [NTSB NYC95FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA129.md): Cessna T210N · Monkton, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N4602U · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: loss of electrical power for undetermined reason(s), darkness, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB MIA95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA137.md): Cessna T210N · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1995 · N6167Y · Substantial damage
  > Binding (mechanical) of the right elevator with the right horizontal stabilizer after collision with a dog at the right horizontal stabilizer during rotation. The deformation of the stabilizer reduced the pilot-in-commmand's ability to operate the elevator.
- [NTSB CHI95LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA096.md): Cessna T210N · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1995 · N6622N · Substantial damage
  > A disconnect of the alternator belt, and failure of the pilot to attain a down and locked condition of the gear with the emergency extension system.
- [NTSB SEA95LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA003.md): Cessna 210 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1994 · N75DA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear downlock mechanism to engage due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA199.md): Cessna T210N · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1994 · N199CH · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to engine driven fuel pump failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA062.md): Cessna T210N II · Emmett, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1994 · N5182Y · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA94LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA059.md): Cessna T210N · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1994 · N5520A · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI94LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA047.md): Cessna T210 · Ashley, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1993 · N210MD · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot-in-command. A factor relating to this accident is the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI93LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA343.md): Cessna T210N · Lake In The Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1993 · N6649N · Substantial damage
  > Chafing of a fuel system line.
- [NTSB FTW93LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA246.md): Cessna T210N · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1993 · N6142Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the improper use of the fuel selector. Factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX93LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA320.md): Cessna T210N · Delano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1993 · N300GW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA030.md): Cessna T210N · Walsh, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1993 · N5367A · Substantial damage
  > A complete power loss from mechanical failure. A factor was: a pond, which the aircraft entered during landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC93LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA041.md): Cessna T210 · Londonderry, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1992 · N210PQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB SEA93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA022.md): Cessna 210N · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1992 · N6562Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature retraction of the gear. Factors include a wet and icy runway.
- [NTSB FTW92LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA206.md): Cessna T-210N · Palestine, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1992 · N79MM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of the checklist and the resulting inadvertent stall mush during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX92FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA289.md): Cessna T210N · Superior, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N6483C · Destroyed
  > An inadequate major engine overhaul procedure, during which previous crankshaft damage was not detected. Contributing to the accident was a surface initiated fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB LAX92LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA258.md): Cessna T210N · Georgetown, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N9933N · Substantial damage
  > The under torque of the crankcase through bolts during overhaul causing; 1) the number 2 main bearing to spin, 2) the resultant blockage of the internal oil passage, and 3) the oil starvation induced failure of the number 2 connecting rod and cap. A factor in…
- [NTSB DEN92FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA045.md): Cessna T210N · Larkspur, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1992 · N212CS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to flare the airplane due to his reduced forward visibility. Factors were: the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, his failure to proceed to an alternate airport, fuel exhaustion, and weather conditions including snow, fog, and…
- [NTSB LAX92GA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92GA128.md): Cessna T210N · Lake Hughes, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Feb 26, 1992 · N9YT · Destroyed
  > Poor maintenance repair and annual inspection by the company's maintenance personnel and the pilot-in-command's misjudging altitude. Contributing to this accident was the pilot-in-command intentional stall, improper emergency procedure, selection of…
- [NTSB BFO92LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA004.md): Cessna T210N · Wheeling, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1991 · N6466N · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure caused by fuel starvation and the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB SEA91LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA117.md): Cessna T-210N · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N5375A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to failure of the number 5 cylinder rod bearing which resulted from lack of lubrication of the main bearing.
- [NTSB NYC91LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA094.md): Cessna T210N · Milleville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1991 · N6237Y · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power caused by mechanical failure, which resulted in the pilot landing the airplane on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA101.md): Cessna T210N · Elwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1991 · N210MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. A related factor was: soft terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX91FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA108.md): Cessna T210N · Kyburz, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1991 · N9448Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to conduct his visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the loss of aircraft control by becoming spatial disoriented. The low ceilings and the dark night that existed in the area were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB DEN91LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA029.md): Cessna T210N · Aspen, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1990 · N1604U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss resultant from faulty fuel caps and fuel syphoning.

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## The whole list in SQL

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```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 ('2073456'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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