# NTSB CEN09CA235: Cessna 210, N59287, Angel Fire, NM, March 23, 2009 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: March 23, 2009, 08:15 local (14:15 UTC) - Place: Angel Fire, NM - Coordinates: 36.421943, -105.289718 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.4219&lon=-105.2897&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Takeoff: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report July 28, 2009 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 73603 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN09CA235 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/73603/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA235 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off on an icy runway with high crosswinds. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna T210L, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=2073449), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna T210L, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=2073449), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [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) - [Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface: snow/slush/ice covered surface](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03023015): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Effect on equipment; cases with it: [Cessna T210L, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03023015/cases.md?model=2073449), [All aircraft, 219 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03023015/cases.md) - [Wind: crosswind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Ability to respond/compensate; 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. - [Takeoff: 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) - [Takeoff-rejected takeoff: 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 According to the pilot, he noted that the tarmac and runway were covered in a half inch of rough ice during preflight. He back-taxied on the runway and performed a normal run-up without any problems. During the departure roll, the aircraft veered toward the left, departed the runway, and came to rest in a creek. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left aileron was damaged. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies prior to the accident. Wind conditions reported five minutes before the accident were 260 degrees at 16 mph gusting to 21 mph. ## Factual narrative According to the pilot, he noted the tarmac and runway were covered in a half inch of rough ice during preflight. He back-taxied on the runway and performed a normal run-up without any problems. During the departure roll the aircraft veered toward the left, departed the runway, and came to rest in a creek. Examination of the airplane revealed the left aileron was damaged. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies prior to the accident. Wind conditions reported five minutes before the accident were 260 degrees at 16 mph gusting to 21 mph. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N59287](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N59287-2014-09-03), registration cancelled 2014-09-03, S/N 21060191, built 1974 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 210 (L) - 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: 21060191 - Airframe hours: 5217 - Engines: Continental TSIO-520-R(9) 285 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, August 22, 2008 - Departed: KAXX, Angel Fire, NM - Destination: 1n1, Edgewood, NM, NM - Airport: KAXX, Angel Fire Airport, runway 17, 8,900 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 69; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review November 1, 2008; seat: left; flight hours: 1,360 total, 852 in this make and model, 21 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 30 days, 0 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 260° at 16 knots, gusting 23 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 23 °F, dew point 18 °F - Altimeter: 29.71 inHg - Observed at: KAXX ## 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 20090323003699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090323003699A), Mar 23, 2009: Cessna T210L, Angel Fire, NM, Substantial damage. (-23) On March 23, 2009 at 8:35 am MDT, N59287, a Cessna T210L, departed the left side of the runway at Angel Fire, NM during an attempted takeoff in gusty… ## Other investigations on N59287 (1) 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 FTW00LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA231), Aug 14, 2000: Cessna T210L (N59287), Addison, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the electrical wire bundle fire during approach, which tripped the hydraulic motor circuit breaker resulting in collapse of the landing gear on landing. 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. 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