# NTSB MIA82DA118: Cessna T210M, N613C, Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 7, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: May 7, 1982, 08:36 local (12:36 UTC)
- Place: Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Coordinates: 26.090858, -80.150047 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=26.0909&lon=-80.1500&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report May 7, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70707
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA82DA118
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70707/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA118

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, cruise - normal
  - operation with known deficiencies in equipment - attempted, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - miscellaneous - undetermined (cause)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, landing
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - open field (contributing factor)

## Analysis

APPROXIMATELY 18 MILES WEST OF THE FORT LAUDERDALE AIRPORT, WHILE CRUISING AT 7500 FEET, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. AFTER ADVISING THE TOWER OF THE PROBLEM, ATC SUGGESTED ATTEMPTING A LANDING AT A CLOSER AIRPORT. AT THIS POINT THE PILOT STATED THAT POWER HAD BEEN REGAINED AND HE WOULD PREFER TO LAND AT HIS ORIGINAL DESTINATION. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED IN A FIELD ABOUT 1 MILE WEST OF FORT LAUDERDALE AIRPORT RECEIVING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PILOT HAD MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING THE DAY BEFORE DUE TO INTERMITTENT ENGINE PROBLEMS AND THAT NO ACTION WAS TAKEN TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BEFORE DEPARTURE THE FOLLOWING DAY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N613C](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N613C-2013-04-26), registration cancelled 2013-04-26, S/N 21062135, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA T210M
- Registry model: [Cessna T210M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t210m) (registry code 2073451) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental TSIO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-520-series) (registry code 17040, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 21062135
- Airframe hours: 1995
- Engines: CONTINENTAL TSIO-520-R1A 310 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: David Graham
- Registered owner: Nevin M. Steward
- Departed: MIAMI, FL
- Destination: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
- Airport: FLL, Fort Lauderdale, runway 9, 8,048 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 38; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 72 total, 40 in this make and model, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 130° at 11 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 169 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: FLL

## 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 19820507014529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820507014529A), May 7, 1982: Cessna T210M, Ft Lauderdale, FL, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during emergency landing after engine quit. No cause for engine malfunction 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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