# NTSB LAX88FA052: Cessna T210L, N42CR, Camp Verde, AZ, November 22, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: November 22, 1987, 15:44 local (22:44 UTC)
- Place: Camp Verde, AZ
- Location: 34.5636° N, 111.8543° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Camp Verde, AZ, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.5636&lon=-111.8543&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 4 fatal
- Status: Completed, report August 8, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 25792
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX88FA052
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/25792/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA052

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - object - wire,transmission (contributing factor)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - buzzing - intentional, pilot in command (cause)
  - ostentatious display, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - mountainous/hilly (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N42CR](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N42CR-2013-06-07), registration cancelled 2013-06-07, S/N 21059701, built 1972 (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: 21059701
- Engines: CONTINENTAL TSIO-520-R 285 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Rrbsd, Inc
- Registered owner: Rrbsd, Inc
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, September 15, 1987
- Departed: SEZ, SEDONA, AZ
- Destination: SDL, SCOTTSDALE, AZ

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 18; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 110 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 130° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 60 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 57 °F, dew point 27 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: PRC, 27 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 19871122072469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871122072469A), Nov 22, 1987: Cessna T210L, Camp Verde, AZ, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Flew low over a freeway. Struck powerlines crashed and burned.

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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