# NTSB investigations: Cessna T210N, AZ

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 LAX05LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA120.md): Cessna T210N · Carefree, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2005 · N6897N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the fuel boost pump contrary to the procedures specified in the pilot owner handbook and other documents.
- [NTSB LAX05LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA080.md): Cessna T210N · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2005 · N1164U · Substantial damage
  > The airplane was struck by lightning during the approach to land.
- [NTSB LAX02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA151.md): Cessna T210N · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2002 · N888GB · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA065.md): Cessna T210N · Colorado City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2000 · N4729C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight and failure to refuel the airplane.
- [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 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 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 LAX90FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA252.md): Cessna T210N · Pinon, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N5393A · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing, her delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing), and her failure to remain clear of power lines on rising terrain during the aborted landing. Factors related to the accident…
- [NTSB LAX89LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA156.md): Cessna T210 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1989 · N5523C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of directional control of the airplane during the ground run and abrupt rotation to get airborne.
- [NTSB LAX87LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA037.md): Cessna T210N · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1986 · N1625U · Substantial damage
  > A Cessna T210N crashed when the pilot attempted to underfly wires during a go-around. The pilot misjudged the surface winds and made his final approach with a tail wind. When he passed the midpoint on the 2,600 ft airstrip and still was not on the ground he…
- [NTSB LAX86LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA357.md): Cessna 210N · Douglas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1986 · N5340U · Substantial damage
  > The acft was found abandoned 25 miles west of Douglas, Arizona. A landing was made on a dirt road where the acft contacted a ditch and nosed over. The acft was reported stolen and the plt was not located. According to the local sheriff's office, traces of…
- [NTSB LAX86FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA288.md): Cessna T210N · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1986 · N5534Y · Destroyed
  > The private pilot, who had accumulated approximately 450 hours of flight experience and his 5 passengers, arrived at the destination airport during darkness. This was the pilot's first landing at the uncontrolled airport and he was not familiar with the…
- [NTSB LAX86LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA149.md): Cessna T210N · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1986 · N5256A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was practicing instrument approaches and reported to the control tower that he had experienced a loss of engine power. During the attempted forced landing, the aircraft struck power lines and crashed inverted in a river bed two miles west of the…
- [NTSB LAX86LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA103.md): Cessna T210N · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1986 · N6594Y · Substantial damage
  > The plt planned to fly nonstop fm houston, TX, to phoenix, AZ. He reported that during the trip he encountered 'fluctuating head winds' & he miscalculated the acft's endurance. Fuel exhaustion occurred 8 miles fm Tucson, AZ., & the plt made a successful…
- [NTSB LAX86FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA077.md): Cessna T210N · Hyder, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N4592Y · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed the acft depart the ranch airstrip, level off at about 200 ft AGL & make a turn back over the ranch house. The acft occupants were seen to wave to the people on the ground as the acft began an abrupt climbing turn. The witnesses then saw…
- [NTSB LAX84FA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA444.md): Cessna T210N · Cone, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1984 · N6462N · Substantial damage
  > The acft made a forced lndg after a loss of power during in flt cruise at 9500 ft MSL. The plt squawked 'indent' following radio contact with artc during a 'may day' call. Later, the transponder was used for 'emer 7700' squawking. The plt spotted a road he…
- [NTSB LAX84LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA354.md): Cessna T210N · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1984 · N6406Y · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during the landing, the acft rolled about 200 to 250 ft after touchdown, then began veering to the left. He attempted to maintain directional control by applying right rudder & brake, but was unusccessful. The left main gear hit a berm,…
- [NTSB LAX82FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA208.md): Cessna T210N · Humphreys Peak, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1982 · N4777Y · Destroyed
  > Te acft impacted Humphreys Peak at 10,200 ft MSL. The last wx observation at grand canyon was at 1745. The reported wwx was a clear sky & 50 mi visibility.
- [NTSB LAX71FUJ49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUJ49.md): Cessna 310 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1970 · N5234A · Substantial damage

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2073456&state=AZ

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