# NTSB ATL94LA063: Cessna 210, N732HA, Nashville, TN, March 15, 1994 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: March 15, 1994, 12:06 local (18:06 UTC) - Place: Nashville, TN - Coordinates: 36.149093, -86.789512 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.1491&lon=-86.7895&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 2 minor - Status: Completed, report December 19, 1994 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 3357 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL94LA063 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/3357/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA063 ## Probable cause A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Forced landing, descent - emergency - In flight collision with terrain/water, maneuvering - terrain condition - ground ## Analysis THE MECHANIC HAD COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION OF A REBUILT ENGINE, AND HE AND THE PILOT WERE CONDUCTING A MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, BEFORE STARTING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, HE HELD THE BRAKES, ADVANCED THE THROTTLE, AND HELD THAT POSITION FOR ABOUT TEN SECONDS. AS THE AIRPLANE CLIMBED THROUGH 400 FEET AGL, THE PILOT NOTICED A REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER. THE PILOT LOWERED THE NOSE OF THE AIRPLANE AND TURNED ON THE BOOST PUMP. AS THE ENGINE REGAINED POWER MOMENTARILY, THE PILOT CONTINUED THE CLIMB; SECONDS LATER THE ENGINE LOST POWER AGAIN. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A FORCED LANDING ON A PAVED ROAD ADJACENT TO THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY AIRCRAFT PROBLEM AND THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY OPERATED NORMALLY DURING THE FUNCTIONAL EXAMINATION. ## Factual narrative On March 15, 1994, at 1206 central standard time, a Cessna 210, N732HA, collided with the ground during a forced landing attempt 300 feet north of John C. Tune Airport, Nashville, Tennessee. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The maintenance test flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91, with no flight plan filed. The airplane sustained substantial structural damage; the pilot and mechanic received minor injuries. The accident occurred during the initial takeoff attempt. N732HA had undergone extensive maintenance that included the installation of a rebuilt engine. According to the pilot, before starting the takeoff roll, he held the brakes, advanced the throttle, and held that position for about ten seconds. The pilot further stated that the airplane accelerated normally, and gradually lost engine power as they climbed through 400 feet. At this point, the pilot lowered the nose of the airplane and turned on the fuel boost pump (see attached Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report). The engine regained power momentarily, and the pilot continued the climb; seconds later the engine lost power again. Attempts by the pilot to restore full engine power failed, and during a forced landing to a paved road adjacent to the departure end of the runway, the airplane bounced on the road, and collided with the ground. The examination of the airplane at the accident site failed to disclose a mechanical problem with the airplane or the engine installation. The functional examination of the engine assembly disclosed that the engine operated normally. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N732HA](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N732HA-1997-11-24), registration cancelled 1997-11-24, S/N 21061515 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 210 - Registry model: [Cessna T210L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t210l) (registry code 2073449) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 21061515 - Airframe hours: 2081 - Engines: CONTINENTAL TSIO-520-HH 285 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Part 91 - Registered owner: Roseborough, R G. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, June 7, 1993, 27 hours before - Airport: JWN, John C. Tune, runway 1, 5,500 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 30; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 2,100 total, 150 in this make and model, 45 in the last 90 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 340° at 10 knots - Visibility: 7 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 64 °F, dew point 27 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: BNA, 12 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19940315005459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940315005459A), Mar 15, 1994: Cessna T210L, Nashville, TN, Substantial damage. Maintenance test flight. Reported power loss on takeoff. Crashed on a road landing. No engine defects found. From the NTSB's public API. 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