# NTSB CEN09CA101: Cessna T210L, N732DK, Santa Fe, NM, December 24, 2008 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: December 23, 2008, 17:45 local (Dec 24, 2008, 00:45 UTC) - Place: Santa Fe, NM - Coordinates: 35.616943, -106.086944 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.6169&lon=-106.0869&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report February 25, 2009 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 73135 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN09CA101 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/73135/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA101 ## Probable cause The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Info processing/decision: decision making/judgment](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna T210L, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md?model=2073449), [All aircraft, 3,098 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: crosswind correction](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna T210L, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030/cases.md?model=2073449), [All aircraft, 184 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030/cases.md) - [Wind: crosswind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Decision related to condition (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna T210L, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md?model=2073449), [All aircraft, 1,008 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md) - [Wind: crosswind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna T210L, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md?model=2073449), [All aircraft, 1,008 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Other weather encounter](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400); cases with it: [Cessna T210L, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md?model=2073449), [All aircraft, 1,127 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna T210L, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=2073449), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Cessna T210L, 9 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=2073449), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot was performing a night visual landing to runway 20. He stated this was the only runway available for night landings. During the approach winds were 290 degrees at 25 knots, gusting to 35 knots. After touchdown the airplane went to the right and impacted a snow drift beside the runway. The maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for this airplane was 21 knots. Examination of the airplane revealed that both wing spars were bent. ## Factual narrative The pilot was performing a night visual landing to runway 20. He stated this was the only runway available for night landings. During the approach winds were 290 degrees at 25 knots, gusting to 35 knots. After touchdown the airplane went to the right and impacted a snow drift beside the runway. The maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for this airplane was 21 knots. Examination of the airplane revealed that both wing spars were bent. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N732DK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N732DK), registered now, S/N 21061432, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA T210L - Registry model: [Cessna T210L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t210l) (registry code 2073449) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental TSIO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-520-series) (registry code 17040, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 21061432 - Airframe hours: 4544 - Engines: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER 310 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: JOCHEN Haber - Registered owner: JOCHEN Haber - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, April 21, 2008 - Departed: pga, Page, AZ - Destination: SAF, Santa Fe, NM - Flight plan: IFR - Airport: SAF, Santa Fe Municipal Airport, runway 20, 8,342 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 63; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review June 4, 2008; seat: left; flight hours: 1,253 total, 430 in this make and model, 1,200 as pilot in command, 18 in the last 90 days, 8 in the last 30 days, 4 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night - Wind: 290° at 25 knots, gusting 35 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 6,000 ft broken - Temperature: 23 °F, dew point 14 °F - Altimeter: 29.69 inHg - Observed at: SAF ## 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 20081223853809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081223853809A), Dec 23, 2008: Cessna T210L, Santa Fe, NM, Substantial damage. On December 23, 2008 at 1747 local time, N732DK, a Cessna CE-T210 made what appeared to be a normal approach and touchdown on the centerline of runway 20 at… ## Other investigations on N732DK (2) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR19LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA165), May 15, 2019: Cessna T210 (N732DK), Medford, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB LAX03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA075), Jan 25, 2003: Cessna T210L (N732DK), El Monte, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the alternator switch contact failure, which resulted in a complete electrical failure. From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.