# NTSB DEN86FA077: Cessna P210N, N5196W, Dulce, NM, February 17, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: February 17, 1986, 14:42 local (21:42 UTC)
- Place: Dulce, NM
- Coordinates: 36.929233, -106.990394 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.9292&lon=-106.9904&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 3 fatal, 2 serious
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 16808
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DEN86FA077
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/16808/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA077

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf, climb - to cruise
  - lubricating system,oil line - blocked(partial) (cause)
  - maintenance,overhaul - improper, other maintenance personnel (cause)
  - engine assembly,connecting rod - failure,total (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - emergency
  - weather condition - low ceiling (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - none suitable (cause)
  - terrain condition - mountainous/hilly (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PLT WITH HIS 4 PASSENGERS, DEPARTED DURANGO AIRPORT ON AN IFR FLT PLAN EN ROUTE TO WICHITA, KANSAS. THE ACFT HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF PWR WHILE CLIMBING TO ATTITUDE. THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE ACFT, 3 FATALITIES, AND 2 SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANTS. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A BLOCKED OIL PASSAGE SUPPLYING LUBRICATION TO THE NO. 1 CONNECTING ROD BEARING. THE CONNECTING ROD FAILED CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5196W](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5196W-1989-03-27), registration cancelled 1989-03-27, S/N P21000651 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA P210N
- Registry model: [Cessna P210N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-p210n) (registry code 2073454) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: P21000651
- Airframe hours: 1561
- Engines: CONTINENTAL TSIO-520P 310 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Bennett And Boothe
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, April 1, 1985, 40 hours before
- Departed: DRO, DURANGO, CO
- Destination: ICT, WICHITA, KS
- Flight plan: VFR/IFR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 42; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 3,723 total, 3,623 as pilot in command, 40 in the last 90 days, 25 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 2,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 39 °F

## 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 19860217002689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860217002689A), Feb 17, 1986: Cessna P210N, Dulce, NM, Substantial damage, 3 fatal. The engine failed and the aircraft landed in rough terrain. Connecting rod failed due to oil port blocked by tape.

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.

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