# NTSB SEA93LA087: Cessna T210M, N16CE, Scappose, WA, April 6, 1993

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 6, 1993, 10:50 local (17:50 UTC)
- Place: Scappose, WA
- Coordinates: 45.800708, -122.970314 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.8007&lon=-122.9703&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report December 3, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 43007
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA93LA087
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/43007/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA087

## Probable cause

CLEARANCE FROM OBJECTS WAS NOT MAINTAINED. THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING AND THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS.

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, climb
  - object - tree(s)
  - weather condition - rain (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - fog (contributing factor)
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - in-flight planning/decision - poor, pilot in command (contributing factor)

## Analysis

DURING A VFR CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE FLIGHT ENCOUNTERED HEAVY RAIN AND DIMINISHED VISIBILITY. AT THIS TIME, THE PILOT, ANTICIPATING FILING AN IFR CLEARANCE, TUNED IN THE NEAREST APPROACH FREQUENCY, AND LISTENED TO THE ATIS. WHILE ENGAGED IN THESE ACTIVITIES, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH THE TOPS OF PINE TREES. THE PILOT INCREASED THE AIRPLANE'S RATE OF CLIMB, AND THE AIRPLANE WAS AGAIN IN VFR CONDITIONS. THE FLIGHT CONTINUED ON TO ITS DESTINATION WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N16CE](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N16CE-2010-02-19), registration cancelled 2010-02-19, S/N 21062366, 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: 21062366
- Airframe hours: 2649
- Engines: CONTINENTAL TSIO-520R 310 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Beers, Walter L.
- Registered owner: Beers, Walter L.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, July 13, 1992, 91 hours before
- Departed: PFC, PACIFIC CITY, OR
- Destination: 60S, VANCOUVER, WA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 65; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 8,500 total, 5,000 in this make and model, 8,500 as pilot in command, 21 in the last 90 days, 12 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Day
- Lowest ceiling: 50 ft
- Temperature: 45 °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 19930406007989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930406007989A), Apr 6, 1993: Cessna T210M, Scappoose, OR, Substantial damage. Encountered low clouds,heavy rain. Flew thru tree tops. Remained aloft. Returned. Horizontal stabilizer damaged.

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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