# NTSB investigations: Cessna T210N, 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. Page 1 of 2 · 54 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR23LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA174.md): Cessna T210N · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2023 · N29TR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR23LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA098.md): Cessna T210N · Murrieta, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 27, 2023 · N4758C · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during the turn from base to final for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not maintain traffic pattern altitude, which resulted in the off-airport landing. - [NTSB WPR18LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA264.md): Cessna T210 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N5340Y · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear extension motor due to wear, which resulted in the right main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that all three landing gear… - [NTSB WPR17LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA204.md): Cessna T210N · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2017 · N5391A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose gear separation. - [NTSB WPR17LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA090.md): Cessna T210N · Banning, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2017 · N6218Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper energy management during an emergency landing approach that was prompted by an engine power loss. The specific reason(s) for the power loss and the improper energy management could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB GAA16CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA065.md): Cessna T210N · Avalon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2015 · N99210 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, resulting in a runway overrun and nose over. - [NTSB WPR16LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA030.md): Cessna T210N · La Verne, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N91HC · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR12LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA414.md): Cessna T210N · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2012 · N6493N · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an in-flight fire of undetermined origin. - [NTSB WPR10CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA190.md): Cessna T210N · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N4137C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to identify the snow-covered runway, which resulted in an off-runway landing and subsequent collision with a berm. - [NTSB WPR09CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA352.md): Cessna T210N · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2009 · N5287A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flare during touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB LAX08LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA292.md): Cessna T210N · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2008 · N6278C · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the disintegration of the number two main bearing, which resulted in a fracture of the crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB LAX07CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA261.md): Cessna T210N · San Jose, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N5479A · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB SEA07CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA146.md): Cessna T210N · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2007 · N6973N · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors included the crosswind and gusty wind condition. - [NTSB LAX07LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA136.md): Cessna T210N · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2007 · N81PC · Substantial damage > Collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA07LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA081.md): Cessna T210N · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N4644U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from another aircraft holding on the taxiway while taxiing from landing. The pilot's inadequate visual lookout was a factor. - [NTSB LAX07CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA110.md): Cessna T210N · Barstow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2007 · N628TT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly execute the manual landing gear extension procedures. - [NTSB LAX06CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA248.md): Cessna T210N · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N6686N · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed. - [NTSB LAX06LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA094.md): Cessna T210N · Mariposa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2006 · N4791C · Substantial damage > The failure of the maintenance personnel to follow the procedures in the TCM maintenance manual and adequately torque the engine through-bolts, which led to the separation of the No. 6 cylinder and the catastrophic failure of the engine. - [NTSB LAX06FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA043.md): Cessna T210N · Dana Point, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2005 · N546BC · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/spin. The inability of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane was likely due to an incapacitating cardiac event. - [NTSB LAX02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA053.md): Cessna T210N · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2001 · N7AL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to land on the runway with sufficient runway remaining as a result of his improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain visual contact with the runway environment, and to execute a missed approach. - [NTSB LAX01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA164.md): Cessna T210N · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2001 · N6425N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent and his failure to maintain directioinal control during landing. - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX89LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA223.md): Cessna T210N · Herlong, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N4857C · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation, after the pilot diverted his attention to an electrical problem, and his failure to reposition the fuel selector switch, either before the engine lost power or during emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were: the tripped… - [NTSB LAX89LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA187.md): Cessna T210N · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1989 · N7568N · Substantial damage > The pilots improper use of the checklist when his attention was diverted. - [NTSB LAX88LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA290.md): Cessna T210N · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1988 · N1199U · Substantial damage > During a cross country flight, the pilot diverted to a closer airport due to a low fuel state. The pilot was unable to land the airplane on the first attempt. During the second attempt, the engine quit. The pilot made an emergency landing where during the… - [NTSB LAX88LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA287.md): Cessna T210N · Culver City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1988 · N9746Y · Substantial damage > During a pleasure flight, the engine experienced a loss of power. A forced landing was made during which the airplane collided with wires and was substantially damaged. During the inspection of the airplane, the fuel tanks were found exhausted of fuel. - [NTSB LAX88FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA278.md): Cessna T-210 · Brea, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1988 · N79Y · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX88FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA087.md): Cessna T210N · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1988 · N7573N · Destroyed > On a dark night with light drizzle falling the pvt plt, who was not instrument rated, departed from an uncontrolled arpt for a x-c flt. The plt made a downwind departure, & his altitude on the x-wind leg was estimated by a passing truck driver at 200 ft AGL.… - [NTSB LAX88FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA058.md): Cessna T210N · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1987 · N7627N · Destroyed > While on final appr to runway 24 at Fullerton arpt, the pilot experienced a total engine power loss. The airplane's alt was insufficient to land on the runway & the plt elected to land in an open area adjacent to the arpt. The airplane's left wing collided… - [NTSB LAX87FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA234.md): Cessna T210N · Huntington Bch, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1987 · N6461N · Destroyed > During a pleasure flight, the pilot informed an air traffic controller that he was running out of fuel and turning to an airport. During the descent the airplane collided with a tree and terrain. There were no reported mechanical failures or malfunctions with… - [NTSB LAX85LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA167.md): Cessna T210N · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1985 · N6220C · Substantial damage > During arrival at Santa Barbara, the plt was unable to extend the ldg gear. Efforts at gear extension using the emergency hand pump failed & the plt landed with the acft's gear partially extended. An exam of the acft revealed an electrical problem of… - [NTSB LAX84LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA352.md): Cessna T210 · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1984 · N4850C · Substantial damage > The plt felt a vibration as he circled a lake bed, so he decided to make a precautionary landing. During the landing, the nose gear dug into a soft spot and the acft nosed over. - [NTSB LAX84LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA234.md): Cessna 210 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1984 · N9614Y · Substantial damage > The acft landed hard and bounced. After several bounces directional control was lost and the acft colided with a ditch alongside the rwy. - [NTSB LAX83FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA348.md): Cessna T210N · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1983 · N5517C · Destroyed > The plt, who was a contractor, was scheduled to attend a heavy equip't auction in sacramento to begin a 1000. Witnesses heard normal eng sounds as the acft departed rwy 19 & turned to a left downwind departure turn. The acft was observed proceeding on a NE… - [NTSB LAX83IA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83IA275.md): Cessna T-210N · Furnace Creek, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1983 · N6488N · Minor damage > The acft overran the rwy while landing with a tailwind component & with a temperature of 105 degrees. The brakes appeared to be normal. - [NTSB LAX83FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA095.md): Cessna T210N · Gorman, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1983 · N1244U · Destroyed > The plt received a wx briefing before takeoff, but did not file a flt plan. Aprx 35 min later, the acft was observed flying low over interstate highway 5 near the Gorman VOR & tejon pass. A patrolman that saw the acft estimated that it crossed aprx 25 ft over… - [NTSB LAX82FVD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVD20.md): Cessna 210 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1982 · N6976N · Substantial damage > Approximately 4 to 5 minutes after takeoff the eng failed. The acft struck a fence while attempting to return to the airport. The right fuel tank gauge indicated 30 gals & the right tank was found empty. The left fuel tank gauge indicated 10 gals & it… - [NTSB LAX82FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA203.md): Cessna T210N · Llano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N6615Y · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that when he attempted to extend the gear with the normal system, it would not operate. He stated that he cycled the gear handle 4 or 5 times and checked the circuit breakers. Reportedly, he tried to extend the gear with the hand pump but it… - [NTSB LAX82DVD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVD08.md): Cessna T210 · Stockton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 18, 1981 · N6479Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX82FVM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVM03.md): Cessna T210N · San Francisco, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1981 · N765DS · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA118.md): Cessna T210N · Bishop, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 19, 1981 · N4943C · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA043.md): Cessna T210 · Quincy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 2, 1981 · N5460A · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA131.md): Cessna T210N · Malibu, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 8, 1980 · N139BB · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2073456&state=CA&page=2 ## 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 ('2073456')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2073456&state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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