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NTSB investigations: Cessna 210L, FL

37 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 210L. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073448')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073448'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073448'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB ERA10LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Tampa, FLThe total loss of engine power due to inadequate torgue on the crankcase bolts. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection performed 19.5 hours prior to the accident.Jun 9, 2010 · N2263S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA08LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Tampa, FLThe malfunction of the right main landing gear down-and-locked switch.Feb 27, 2008 · N5489V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA04CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210L · Fort Meade, FLThe failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after encountering fog during the preflight and engine run-up, and also his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during the takeoff roll due to a fogged windshield resulting in the collision with a…Jan 14, 2004 · N453MC · Substantial damage NTSB ATL04TA012Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 210L · Tallahassee, FLLoss of engine power due to crankshaft counterweight failure.Oct 7, 2003 · N59063 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL02IA112Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the before landing checklist and confirm that the landing gear was extended.May 30, 2002 · N7PJ · Minor damage NTSB MIA99FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Tampa, FLThe failure of the pilot to follow procedures and directives established by the operator for his failure to fuel the airplane after landing following the first leg. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.…Aug 19, 1999 · N640AJ · Destroyed NTSB MIA99FA142Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Vero Beach, FLA loss of engine power due to a disconnected throttle/power lever, cable. Also causal was the failure of the mechanic to install a cotter pin in the throttle control cable attach hardware at the throttle control arm, and failure of the company quality control…Apr 28, 1999 · N3458H · Destroyed NTSB ATL99LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Opa Locka, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Mar 30, 1999 · N93111 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL98LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Orlando, FLA 6-8 inch crack on the right main landing gear strut, which allowed the hydraulic fluid to escape from the system, along with a power pack sequencing valve failure which allowed the main landing gear to fold on landing. A factor in the accident was the…Sep 26, 1998 · N300EW · Substantial damage NTSB MIA97LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Weston, FLa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was thew lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Feb 10, 1997 · N115WL · Substantial damage NTSB MIA96LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Sarasota, FLthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel tanks resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 31, 1996 · N397MS · Substantial damage NTSB MIA96LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Fort Myers, FLfailure of the pilot (PIC) to ensure that an adequate preflight inspection was performed; a missing (or loose) fuel cap on the left wing; probable fuel siphoning; and fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing…Jul 22, 1996 · N1623X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA95LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's decision to depart an airport and continue flight with a known deficiencies in equipment. Contributing to the accident was the failure of company maintenance personnel to adjust the down lock mechanism prior to flight.Oct 28, 1994 · N732CQ · Substantial damage NTSB MIA92LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to conduct a preflight inspection of the fuel tanks prior to takeoff.Sep 22, 1992 · N121PL · Destroyed NTSB MIA92LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Orlando, FLUndetected chaffing and grounding of a wire to the nose landing gear squat switch which resulted in the landing gear being signalled at all times for gear up when electrical power was applied to the system. Contributing to the accident was the overheating of…Sep 21, 1992 · N2013S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA92LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Orlando, FLFailure of the right main landing gear actuator due to overstress for undetermined reasons which resulted in loss of all landing gear system hydraulic fluid which in turn resulted in the pilot being unable to extend and lock the landing gear.Sep 21, 1992 · N777BK · Substantial damage NTSB MIA91FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Orlando, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in instrument conditions and his spatial disorientation. Factors were a failure of the vacuum pump and the pilot's lack of recent experience in partial panel instrument flying or training.Jan 28, 1991 · N210GC · Destroyed NTSB MIA90IA144Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Fort Lauderdale, FLIncorrect placement of the retaining ring in the left main landing gear door actuator by the mechanic resulting in the loss of hydraulic fluid. This prevented the gear from extending resulting in the gear up landing.Jun 25, 1990 · N732BL · Minor damage NTSB MIA89FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Marco, FLContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his misjudgment of altitude and his physical impairment from use of drugs. Contributing factors were: the pilot's probable spatial disorientation, and the night/weather…Aug 5, 1989 · N2676S · Destroyed NTSB MIA89LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Miramar, FLInadequate planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the faulty reading from the fuel quantity indicator.Jun 16, 1989 · N732AG · Substantial damage NTSB MIA87LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Tallahassee, FLThe eng quit aprx 6 miles from the arpt. During the landing roll following the forced landing the nose gear collapsed & the acft collided with trees. Imspection of the acft revealed that the fuel selector was positioned to the left tank which did not contain…May 28, 1987 · N121PL · Substantial damage NTSB MIA86FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Lake City, FLPrior to departure on a VFR flight from Florida to Michigan the non-instrument rated plt did not obtain a weather briefing. 53 minutes after departure the pilot contacted jacksonville ARTCC and reported he had flown VFR into the clouds and was having trouble…Jan 4, 1986 · N73SN · Destroyed NTSB MIA85LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Longwood, FLThe acft was 12 miles out & cleared for a visual apch when the plt reported total loss of eng power. Examination of the wreckage disclosed about four fluid ounces of fuel remaining in fuel tanks. Entry on maintenance discrepancy sheet read 'fuel gauges are…Aug 6, 1985 · N1752X · Destroyed NTSB MIA84LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · St. Augustine, FLThe acft landed gear up after the landing gear could be extended in flight. The plt stated during the app to St. Augustine attempts to lower the gear were unsuccessful. The gear doors would open and the hydraulic pump was working butthe gear would not extend.…Oct 8, 1983 · N1778X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA83LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Alva, FLOn departure the pilot stated that the landing gear would not retract fully and the engine did not seem to be producing full power so he elected to return to the airport. During the turn from base to final approach, flaps were extended to the full position.…Jun 12, 1983 · N2188S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA83LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot attempted to extend the landing gear using both normal and emergency procedures. All attempts to lower the gear were unsuccessful. The pilot landed gear up on a foamed runway. Investigation revealed that the landing gear power pack solenoid, part…Dec 6, 1982 · N1666X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA82DA030Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 210L · Cocoa, FLUpon arriving in the vicinity of the destination airport the pilot started to reduce power in preparation for the descent when he observed that the engine experienced a power loss. All attempts made to restore power on the engine were to no avail and the…Jan 3, 1982 · N94252 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA81FLA18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 210L · Lake City, FLApr 7, 1981 · N5494V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA81DKT11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Key Largo, FLNov 24, 1980 · N5187V · Destroyed NTSB MIA80DLD98Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210L · Ft Pierce, FLSep 8, 1980 · N732JV · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80DLD16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Ft.Myers, FLNov 22, 1979 · N2188S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80FA001Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Osteen, FLOct 7, 1979 · N1738X · Destroyed NTSB MIA78FKT33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210L · Ft Lauderdale, FLMar 7, 1978 · N5217V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77DLA07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Jacksonville, FLNov 23, 1976 · N93100 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76AM089Accident · 6 fatalClosedCessna 210L · W.Palm Beach, FLMay 28, 1976 · N30586 · Destroyed NTSB MIA76DKT15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 210L · Fort Meyers, FLAug 31, 1975 · N1198Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75AM057Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Destin, FLFeb 16, 1975 · N93047 · Destroyed