# NTSB LAX92LA233: Cessna T210L, N29169, Fallbrook, CA, June 3, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 3, 1992, 09:24 local (16:24 UTC)
- Place: Fallbrook, CA
- Coordinates: 33.390899, -117.209495 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.3909&lon=-117.2095&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report June 30, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 27638
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX92LA233
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/27638/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA233

## Probable cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A DISCONNECTION OF THE TURBOCHARGER INLET DUCT.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf, takeoff - roll/run
  - induction air ducting - loose (cause)
  - maintenance - inadequate, pilot in command
  - induction air ducting - disconnected (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb
  - terrain condition - open field
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven

## Analysis

ENGINE POWER WAS LOST AS THE AIRPLANE TOOK OFF FROM THE 2160-FOOT LONG RUNWAY.  THE AIRPLANE GAINED A MAXIMUM OF 100 FEET, AND THEN COLLIDED WITH ROUGH TERRAIN ADJACENT TO THE RUNWAY.  DURING THE SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR OUTLET TO THE THROTTLE BODY ELBOW WAS FOUND DISCONNECTED AT THE THROTTLE BODY ELBOW.  THE ATTACHMENT CLAMPS WERE NOT FOUND SECURED TIGHTLY.  ALL APPLICABLE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES HAD BEEN COMPLIED WITH, AND NO DEFICIENCIES WERE REPORTED FOLLOWING THE FAA'S REVIEW OF THE AIRPLANE'S MAINTENANCE RECORDS.  THE AIRPLANE'S LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION HAD BEEN COMPLETED ABOUT 11 MONTHS EARLIER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N29169](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N29169-2013-10-23), registration cancelled 2013-10-23, S/N 21059827, 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: 21059827
- Airframe hours: 2657
- Engines: CONTINENTAL TSIO-520-H 285 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Aero Aviation Insurance, Inc.
- Registered owner: Aero Aviation Insurance, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, July 3, 1991, 23 hours before
- Departed: L18
- Destination: CEZ, CORTEZ, CO
- Airport: L18, Fallbrook Community Aprt, runway 18, 2,160 × 70 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 53; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 1,067 total, 400 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 68 °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 19920603018269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920603018269A), Jun 3, 1992: Cessna T210L, Fallbrook, CA, Substantial damage. Lost power on takeoff. Landed in rough ground off end runway. Turbo induction tube came off at throttle body elbow.

## Other investigations on N29169 (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 FTW76DQG58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG58), Mar 22, 1976: Cessna 210 (N29169), Sonora, TX, substantial damage

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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