# NTSB CHI03LA159: Cessna T210N, N210MP, Tribune, KS, June 13, 2003 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: June 13, 2003, 09:40 local (15:40 UTC) - Place: Tribune, KS - Coordinates: 38.454166, -101.746391 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.4542&lon=-101.7464&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 4 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 2, 2004 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 57227 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI03LA159 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/57227/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA159 ## Probable cause The in-flight separation of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp resulting in an in-flight fire and uncommanded landing gear extension. Also causal was the improper maintenance by unknown personnel. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, cruise - maintenance - improper, unknown (cause) - exhaust system,clamp - separation (cause) - Fire, cruise - Forced landing, emergency descent/landing ## Analysis The airplane was substantially damaged following an in-flight fire around the cowling covering the engine turbocharger area, and there was also fire damage to the firewall. The pilot performed an emergency landing at an alternate destination airport due to an uncommanded in-flight landing gear extension. There was no in-flight evidence of smoke or fire until a postflight inspection of the airplane which revealed that the cowling around the engine's turbocharger was consumed by fire. Examination of the airplane revealed that the turbocharger exhaust tailpipe clamp had a multi-segment steel self locking nut. A single piece steel self locking nut is required for the application. ## Factual narrative On June 13, 2003, at 0940 mountain daylight time, a Cessna T210N, N210MP, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged during an in-flight fire near Tribune, Kansas. The pilot diverted to and landed at Tribune Municipal Airport (5K2), Tribune, Kansas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot and three passengers were uninjured. The flight originated from Stevens Field (2V1), Pegosa Springs, Colorado, at 0700 and was en route to Osborne Municipal Airport (K75), Osborne, Kansas. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the pilot reported there was an uncommanded extension of the nose wheel landing gear during cruise flight. The pilot diverted to 5K2 for landing but did not notice any evidence of smoke or fire until a postflight inspection of the airplane. The cowling around the engine's turbocharger was consumed by fire and the firewall exhibited fire damage. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) maintenance inspector revealed that the turbocharger exhaust tailpipe clamp had a multi-segment steel self locking nut. A single piece steel self locking nut is required for the application. A National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report form was not received from the pilot. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N210MP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N210MP), registered now, S/N 21063193, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna T210N - Registry model: [Cessna T210N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t210n) (registry code 2073456) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental TSIO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-520-series) (registry code 17040, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 21063193 - Airframe hours: 3710 - Engines: Continental TSIO-520-L 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Fire: In-Flight - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Pagosa Land and Cattle Co. Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, August 3, 2002, 3,610.4 hours before - Departed: 2V1, PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO - Destination: K75, OSBORNE, KS - Flight plan: Unknown ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 45; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, unknown; seat: left; flight hours: 854 total, 72 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 0° at 0 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 63 °F, dew point 54 °F - Altimeter: 29.92 inHg - Observed at: ITR, 54 nm away ## Other investigations on N210MP (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 NYC07LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA036), Nov 21, 2006: Cessna T210N (N210MP), Caldwell, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The private pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the night light conditions. 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.