NTSB investigations: Cessna T210N
290 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna T210N. 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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NTSB LAX07LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Oakland, CACollapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA07LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Livermore, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from another aircraft holding on the taxiway while taxiing from landing. The pilot's inadequate visual lookout was a factor.NTSB LAX07CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Barstow, CAThe pilot's failure to properly execute the manual landing gear extension procedures.NTSB ANC07LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Albany, GAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured crankshaft, resulting in an off-airport forced landing in a muddy field.NTSB DFW07FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Austin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while executing an instrument approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Caldwell, NJThe private pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the night light conditions.NTSB DFW06CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · San Angelo, TXThe failure of the landing gear to extend as result of a frayed electrical wire.NTSB LAX06CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Truckee, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.NTSB MIA06LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Crestview, FLSpinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal and fatigue failure of the crankshaft.NTSB DEN06CA079Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Santa Fe, NMthe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to refuel the airplane.NTSB DEN06LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Arkansas City, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guide wire resulting in the airplane striking the wire and subsequently impacting the terrain.NTSB ATL06CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Rome, GAThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX06LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Mariposa, CAThe failure of the maintenance personnel to follow the procedures in the TCM maintenance manual and adequately torque the engine through-bolts, which led to the separation of the No. 6 cylinder and the catastrophic failure of the engine.NTSB DFW06CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210 · Midland, TXThe loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX06FA043Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Dana Point, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/spin. The inability of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane was likely due to an incapacitating cardiac event.NTSB ATL05LA137Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Muscle Shoals, ALThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and failure to maintain clearance, which resulted in an in flight collision with a transmission wire.NTSB SEA05FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Kalispell, MTLoss of aircraft control during climb while in instrument meteorological conditions. Icing conditions was a factor.NTSB SEA05LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Kalispell, MTAn airborne fire which was fueled by leaking hydraulic fluid (the ignition source for the fire was undetermined) from the landing gear hydraulic system located under the cockpit instrument panel due to inadequate maintenance from other maintenance personnel.…NTSB LAX05LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Carefree, AZthe pilot's improper use of the fuel boost pump contrary to the procedures specified in the pilot owner handbook and other documents.NTSB LAX05LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Glendale, AZThe airplane was struck by lightning during the approach to land.NTSB DFW05FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Abita Springs, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's improper in-flight emergency planning when he misjudged his available altitude and made a 360 degree turn away from the airport instead of proceeding directly to it, which resulted…NTSB MIA05LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Raymond, MSThe total loss of engine power which was initiated by fretting of the crankcase halves for undetermined reasons, causing rotation of several of the main bearings, oil starvation, and subsequent failure of several of the connecting rods. A contributing factor…NTSB DEN04LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Spanish Fork, UTthe improper reassembly of the engine following major overhaul (application of Permatex over entire crankcase surfaces). Contributing factors included the number 2 main bearing and crankshaft shifting forward, causing the alternator drive shaft and other…NTSB FTW04LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Marfa, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA04FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Bellevue, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain while maneuvering during descent. Factors included the mountainous terrain, the high wind condition, and dark night light conditions.NTSB DEN04LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Johnstown, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds.NTSB CHI03LA305Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Pine River, MNAn inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot due to his failure to visually confirm fuel quantity prior to flight, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the fuel management computer installed in the…NTSB IAD03LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Hampton Bays, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI03LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Tribune, KSThe in-flight separation of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp resulting in an in-flight fire and uncommanded landing gear extension. Also causal was the improper maintenance by unknown personnel.NTSB FTW03FA093Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Mission, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in his exceeding the airplane's design limitation. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to fly the airplane with known deficiencies with the attitude indicator, and the failure of the…NTSB IAD02LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Glastonbury, CTA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the airplane's damage was the standing corn.NTSB ATL02LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Orlando, FLThe pilot's inadequate planning decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI02LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Lake in Hills, ILIt was not possible for the pilot to land the airplane at a proper touchdown point during the aborted takeoff and unsuitable terrain was encountered off the end of the runway. Factors associated with the accident were a proper climb rate was not achieved…NTSB LAX02LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Flagstaff, AZa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC02FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Teterboro, NJImproper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in the air filter element being sucked into and blocking the turbocharger inlet, and a subsequent power loss. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the…NTSB CHI02LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Chicago, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot excessive rotation during takeoff and the crosswind.NTSB LAX02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to land on the runway with sufficient runway remaining as a result of his improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain visual contact with the runway environment, and to execute a missed approach.NTSB DEN02LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Montrose, COthe loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI01LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Fargo, NDthe emegency procedure not followed by the pilot.NTSB FTW01LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Amarillo, TXthe pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was extended and locked before landing. A contributing factor was a tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker, which resulted in the failure of the main landing gear to fully extend and lock.NTSB LAX01LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent and his failure to maintain directioinal control during landing.NTSB LAX01LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Colorado City, AZthe pilot's improper preflight and failure to refuel the airplane.NTSB FTW01WA031Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna T210N · Chihuahua, MexicoNTSB CHI01LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Kankakee, ILThe unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the emergency landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, the pilot misjudging the descent glide path, and the presence of the highway embankment…NTSB DEN01LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Santa Teresa, NMthe pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives and lower the landing gear for landing. Contributing factors were the damaged propellers making it impossible to perform a go-around, the inadvertent stall to the runway, and the pilot being in a state of…NTSB CHI01LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Cahokia, ILaircraft control not being maintained by the inattentive pilot during the taxi. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.NTSB SEA00LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Council, IDthe fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to improper overhaul procedures. Factors include a soft area in the field where the forced landing took place.NTSB CHI00LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Indianapolis, INthe unlocked main landing gear and the manual gear extension not performed by the pilot. The electrical system failure was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA99LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Seneca, SCThe PIC's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power during approach to landing due to fuel starvation and the subsequent collision with trees and a residence during an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the PIC's failure to…NTSB CHI99LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Kalamazoo, MIthe excessive airspeed, the proper touchdown point not obtained and the aborted landing not performed by the pilot. The fence and automobile were contributing factors.