NTSB investigations: Cessna T210N, CA

54 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 WPR23LA174Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210N · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.May 2, 2023 · N29TR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA098Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210N · Murrieta, CAA loss of engine power during the turn from base to final for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not maintain traffic pattern altitude, which resulted in the off-airport landing.Jan 27, 2023 · N4758C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe failure of the landing gear extension motor due to wear, which resulted in the right main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that all three landing gear…Sep 15, 2018 · N5340Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA204Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210N · Watsonville, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose gear separation.Sep 15, 2017 · N5391A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Banning, CAThe pilot's improper energy management during an emergency landing approach that was prompted by an engine power loss. The specific reason(s) for the power loss and the improper energy management could not be determined based on available evidence.Apr 24, 2017 · N6218Y · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA065Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Avalon, CAThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing, resulting in a runway overrun and nose over.Nov 29, 2015 · N99210 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · La Verne, CAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Nov 19, 2015 · N91HC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA414Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Bakersfield, CAA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an in-flight fire of undetermined origin.Aug 17, 2012 · N6493N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to identify the snow-covered runway, which resulted in an off-runway landing and subsequent collision with a berm.Apr 3, 2010 · N4137C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Corona, CAThe pilot's inadequate flare during touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.Jul 7, 2009 · N5287A · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Oakland, CAA loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the disintegration of the number two main bearing, which resulted in a fracture of the crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.Sep 10, 2008 · N6278C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA261Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · San Jose, CAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel starvation.Sep 1, 2007 · N5479A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors included the crosswind and gusty wind condition.Jun 5, 2007 · N6973N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Oakland, CACollapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.Apr 1, 2007 · N81PC · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Mar 24, 2007 · N4644U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Barstow, CAThe pilot's failure to properly execute the manual landing gear extension procedures.Mar 16, 2007 · N628TT · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Truckee, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.Jul 22, 2006 · N6686N · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jan 24, 2006 · N4791C · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 19, 2005 · N546BC · DestroyedNTSB 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.Dec 20, 2001 · N7AL · Substantial damageNTSB 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.May 4, 2001 · N6425N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Union City, CABlockage of the fuel flow transducer, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. Unsuitable terrain for an emergency landing was a contributing factor.Dec 2, 1997 · N1396U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96FA098Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T-210N · Gorman, CAThe loss of control of the aircraft in cruise flight for undetermined reasons and subsequent in-flight structural failure of the aircraft.Jan 22, 1996 · N6452N · DestroyedNTSB LAX96LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Modesto, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, followed by a forced landing in an area of trees. Darkness was a related factor.Dec 8, 1995 · N214BD · DestroyedNTSB LAX95LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Fall River Mill, CAFatigue failure of the No. 2 lower connecting rod bolt as a result of improper torque during the last engine overhaul.Jun 11, 1995 · N5436Y · DestroyedNTSB LAX93LA320Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Delano, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the aircraft.Aug 11, 1993 · N300GW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA258Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Georgetown, CAThe under torque of the crankcase through bolts during overhaul causing; 1) the number 2 main bearing to spin, 2) the resultant blockage of the internal oil passage, and 3) the oil starvation induced failure of the number 2 connecting rod and cap. A factor in…Jun 24, 1992 · N9933N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92GA128Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna T210N · Lake Hughes, CAPoor maintenance repair and annual inspection by the company's maintenance personnel and the pilot-in-command's misjudging altitude. Contributing to this accident was the pilot-in-command intentional stall, improper emergency procedure, selection of…Feb 26, 1992 · N9YT · DestroyedNTSB LAX91FA108Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Kyburz, CAThe pilot's attempt to conduct his visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the loss of aircraft control by becoming spatial disoriented. The low ceilings and the dark night that existed in the area were factors in the accident.Feb 16, 1991 · N9448Y · DestroyedNTSB LAX89LA223Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Herlong, CAFuel starvation, after the pilot diverted his attention to an electrical problem, and his failure to reposition the fuel selector switch, either before the engine lost power or during emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were: the tripped…Jun 16, 1989 · N4857C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Monterey, CAThe pilots improper use of the checklist when his attention was diverted.May 12, 1989 · N7568N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX88LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Santa Paula, CADuring a cross country flight, the pilot diverted to a closer airport due to a low fuel state. The pilot was unable to land the airplane on the first attempt. During the second attempt, the engine quit. The pilot made an emergency landing where during the…Aug 19, 1988 · N1199U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX88LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Culver City, CADuring a pleasure flight, the engine experienced a loss of power. A forced landing was made during which the airplane collided with wires and was substantially damaged. During the inspection of the airplane, the fuel tanks were found exhausted of fuel.Aug 15, 1988 · N9746Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX88FA278Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T-210 · Brea, CAAug 2, 1988 · N79Y · DestroyedNTSB LAX88FA087Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Lost Hills, CAOn a dark night with light drizzle falling the pvt plt, who was not instrument rated, departed from an uncontrolled arpt for a x-c flt. The plt made a downwind departure, & his altitude on the x-wind leg was estimated by a passing truck driver at 200 ft AGL.…Jan 16, 1988 · N7573N · DestroyedNTSB LAX88FA058Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Fullerton, CAWhile on final appr to runway 24 at Fullerton arpt, the pilot experienced a total engine power loss. The airplane's alt was insufficient to land on the runway & the plt elected to land in an open area adjacent to the arpt. The airplane's left wing collided…Nov 27, 1987 · N7627N · DestroyedNTSB LAX87FA234Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Huntington Bch, CADuring a pleasure flight, the pilot informed an air traffic controller that he was running out of fuel and turning to an airport. During the descent the airplane collided with a tree and terrain. There were no reported mechanical failures or malfunctions with…Jun 15, 1987 · N6461N · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Santa Barbara, CADuring arrival at Santa Barbara, the plt was unable to extend the ldg gear. Efforts at gear extension using the emergency hand pump failed & the plt landed with the acft's gear partially extended. An exam of the acft revealed an electrical problem of…Mar 5, 1985 · N6220C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA352Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · California City, CAThe plt felt a vibration as he circled a lake bed, so he decided to make a precautionary landing. During the landing, the nose gear dug into a soft spot and the acft nosed over.Jun 11, 1984 · N4850C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Novato, CAThe acft landed hard and bounced. After several bounces directional control was lost and the acft colided with a ditch alongside the rwy.Mar 29, 1984 · N9614Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83FA348Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Watsonville, CAThe plt, who was a contractor, was scheduled to attend a heavy equip't auction in sacramento to begin a 1000. Witnesses heard normal eng sounds as the acft departed rwy 19 & turned to a left downwind departure turn. The acft was observed proceeding on a NE…Jul 22, 1983 · N5517C · DestroyedNTSB LAX83IA275Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna T-210N · Furnace Creek, CAThe acft overran the rwy while landing with a tailwind component & with a temperature of 105 degrees. The brakes appeared to be normal.Jun 9, 1983 · N6488N · Minor damageNTSB LAX83FA095Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Gorman, CAThe plt received a wx briefing before takeoff, but did not file a flt plan. Aprx 35 min later, the acft was observed flying low over interstate highway 5 near the Gorman VOR & tejon pass. A patrolman that saw the acft estimated that it crossed aprx 25 ft over…Feb 7, 1983 · N1244U · DestroyedNTSB LAX82FVD20Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 210 · Livermore, CAApproximately 4 to 5 minutes after takeoff the eng failed. The acft struck a fence while attempting to return to the airport. The right fuel tank gauge indicated 30 gals & the right tank was found empty. The left fuel tank gauge indicated 10 gals & it…Aug 4, 1982 · N6976N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82FA203Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Llano, CAThe pilot stated that when he attempted to extend the gear with the normal system, it would not operate. He stated that he cycled the gear handle 4 or 5 times and checked the circuit breakers. Reportedly, he tried to extend the gear with the hand pump but it…May 31, 1982 · N6615Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82DVD08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna T210 · Stockton, CADec 18, 1981 · N6479Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82FVM03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna T210N · San Francisco, CADec 3, 1981 · N765DS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX81FA118Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna T210N · Bishop, CAMar 19, 1981 · N4943C · DestroyedNTSB LAX81FA043Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna T210 · Quincy, CAFeb 2, 1981 · N5460A · DestroyedNTSB LAX80FA131Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna T210N · Malibu, CAAug 8, 1980 · N139BB · Destroyed