# NTSB LAX86FA004: Cessna T210L, N29158, Lebec, CA, October 6, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: October 6, 1985, 11:30 local (18:30 UTC)
- Place: Lebec, CA
- Coordinates: 34.860958, -118.869239 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.8610&lon=-118.8692&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 4 fatal
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 24872
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX86FA004
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/24872/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA004

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - buzzing - intentional, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - terrain condition - mountainous/hilly (contributing factor)
  - flight control,elevator - separation (contributing factor)
- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE ACFT CONTACTED TREES AND THE TERRAIN IN AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AND WAS DESTROYED BY IMPACT AND AN ENSUING FIRE. THE ACFT'S LEFT ELEVATOR WAS NOT LOCATED DURING THE POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION. WITNESSES REPORTED SEEING THE ACFT FLYING LOW (50 FT AGL) AND FAST PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N29158](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N29158-1985-10-06), registration cancelled 1985-10-06, S/N 21059821, built 1973 (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: 21059821
- Engines: CONTINENTAL TSIO-520-H 285 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Allan H. Mcfarland
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 7, 1985
- Departed: BFL, BAKERSFIELD, CA
- Destination: TOA, LOMITA, CA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 58; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 3,850 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 320° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 82 °F, dew point 45 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: BFL, 35 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 19851006048909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851006048909A), Oct 6, 1985: Cessna T210L, Lebec, CA, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Entered a box canyon at low altitude. Struck trees, ground and burned. No mechanical malfunctions found.

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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