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NTSB investigations: Cessna T210L, TX

25 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna T210L. 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" = 'TX' 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 ('2073449')) 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\" = 'TX' 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 ('2073449'))
  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" = 'TX' 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 ('2073449'))
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 CEN20LA172Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210L · Burleson, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.May 7, 2020 · N2074S · Destroyed NTSB ERA20LA028Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Odessa, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.Nov 1, 2019 · N732JW · Substantial damage NTSB CEN19LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Port Lavaca, TXA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jan 10, 2019 · N2391S · Substantial damage NTSB CEN17LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Pflugerville, TXLanding gear collapse upon landing due to a hydraulic leak that led to insufficient pressure to fully extend and lock the gear in a down position.Oct 18, 2016 · N210LC · Substantial damage NTSB CEN14LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Borger, TXThe failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication.Oct 25, 2013 · N398MA · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12FA311Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Boyd, TXThe pilot’s delayed initiation of a go-around and early retraction of the flaps during the maneuver, which resulted in a collision with trees.May 21, 2012 · N29112 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Abilene, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Dec 29, 2010 · N210BH · Substantial damage NTSB FTW04LA195Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Columbus, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and abort the attempted takeoff.Jul 22, 2004 · N5118Q · Substantial damage NTSB FTW00LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Addison, TXthe electrical wire bundle fire during approach, which tripped the hydraulic motor circuit breaker resulting in collapse of the landing gear on landing.Aug 14, 2000 · N59287 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW99FA176Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Petersburg, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance.Jun 28, 1999 · N93058 · Destroyed NTSB FTW96LA397Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Lonestar, TXThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in the fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.Sep 21, 1996 · N369PT · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Terrell, TXthe mechanic's improper installation of the left main landing gear brake line, which resulted in chaffing and failure of the brake line, loss of hydraulic fluid, and inoperative brake(s).Jul 7, 1996 · N761YL · Substantial damage NTSB FTW95FA401Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Groom, TXLoss of control for unknown reason(s).Sep 25, 1995 · N2599S · Destroyed NTSB FTW95TA187Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 210J · Fabens, TXLoss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel.May 4, 1995 · N2423S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA285Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's failure to attain proper alignment of the airplane with the runway during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.Aug 27, 1994 · N1779X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Coleman, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.Dec 26, 1992 · N5159Q · Substantial damage NTSB FTW92GA227Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T210L · Spring, TXThe pilot under instruction failure to follow the landing checklist and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision. A factor was the overheated landing gear motor.Sep 19, 1992 · N732JF · Substantial damage NTSB FTW87FA102Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Lufkin, TXThe pilot reduced power and was descending for a VFR straight-in approach when the engine quit. The pilot had the selector on the left tank with 4 to 5 gallons of fuel remaining in this tank. During the descent the fuel tank outlet line became unported…Apr 24, 1987 · N4637Q · Destroyed NTSB FTW87LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Borger, TXAccording to the pilot, during flare/touchdown the aircraft was substantially damaged when the right brake jammed causing the aircraft to veer off the rt side of the runway and into a gulley. However witnesses stated that the aircraft came in fast and landed…Feb 7, 1987 · N6969R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Midland, TXThe pilot advised Midland approach control that he was out of fuel over the west side of Midland, TX at 4800 feet. The aircraft was observed to disappear from the radar approximately 1/4 to 1/2 mile north of the airport. The pilot stated he ran the tanks dry.Nov 9, 1982 · N1767X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81FPA02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna T210 · Addison, TXOct 10, 1980 · N61275 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DRG68Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T210 · Burnet, TXAug 18, 1978 · N29007 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DQG28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T210L · Monahans, TXApr 20, 1978 · N732CE · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DQG58Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Sonora, TXMar 22, 1976 · N29169 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DQG41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Amarillo, TXOct 28, 1975 · N93155 · Substantial damage