# NTSB FTW01LA139: Cessna 210M, N210BK, Magnolia, TX, June 11, 2001

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 11, 2001, 07:29 local (12:29 UTC)
- Place: Magnolia, TX
- Coordinates: 30.3125, -95.58889
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.3125&lon=-95.5889&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report February 5, 2002
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- Parties: Federal Aviation Administration
- NTSB case key (mKey): 52460
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW01LA139
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/52460/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA139

## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain clearance over the wires while on final approach.

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - object - wire,transmission
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

The pilot was attempting to land the airplane on a private road, when the nose contacted four unmarked power lines approximately 20 feet agl. that crossed perpendicular to the road.  The power lines stretched, snapped, and the airplane impacted the ground in a nose low attitude.  The airplane came to rest upright approximately 150 feet from the initial power line contact point.

## Factual narrative

On June 11, 2001, at 0729 central daylight time, a Cessna 210M single-engine airplane, N210BK, impacted terrain after striking power lines while attempting to land on a private road near Magnolia, Texas.  The private pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, sustained serious injuries.  The airplane was owned and operated by B and K Lumber Co. Inc., of Rye, Texas.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight.  The flight originated from the Cleveland Municipal Airport, Houston, Texas, approximately 0700, and was destined for the accident location.

According to witnesses who worked for the pilot's company, the pilot had landed on the private road "hundreds of times."  The witnesses were "flagging traffic" to keep vehicles and animals off the road while the pilot was attempting to land to the north.  During the approach, the airplane's nose contacted four power lines approximately 20 feet agl that crossed perpendicular to the road.  The power lines stretched, snapped, and the airplane impacted the ground in a nose low attitude.  The airplane came to rest upright approximately 150 feet from the initial power line contact point.

The FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, stated that the power lines were not marked.  The nose and right main landing gear separated from the aircraft, and the firewall was buckled.

Numerous attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) from the pilot were unsuccessful.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N210BK](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N210BK-2003-10-02), registration cancelled 2003-10-02, S/N 21061703, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Cessna 210M
- Registry model: [Cessna 210M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-210m) (registry code 2073450) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 21061703
- Airframe hours: 4640.1
- Engines: Continental IO-520-L17B 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Registered owner: B and K Lumber Co. Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, April 1, 2001, 57.1 hours before
- Departed: 6R3, Houston, TX
- Destination: NONE, TX

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 43; injuries: serious; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 3,800 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 0° at 0 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 73 °F, dew point 72 °F
- Altimeter: 29.87 inHg
- Observed at: CXO, 10 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 20010611037529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010611037529A), Jun 11, 2001: Cessna 210M, Magnolia, TX, Substantial damage. (.19) On June 11, 2001, at 0729 central daylight time, a Cessna 210M single-engine airplane, N210BK, impacted terrain after striking power lines while…

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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