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NTSB investigations: Cessna T210N, 1985

12 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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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
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  WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1985
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  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB LAX86FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Hyder, AZWitnesses observed the acft depart the ranch airstrip, level off at about 200 ft AGL & make a turn back over the ranch house. The acft occupants were seen to wave to the people on the ground as the acft began an abrupt climbing turn. The witnesses then saw…Dec 29, 1985 · N4592Y · DestroyedNTSB FTW86FRA02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna T210N · Houston, TXThe acft crashed in a wooded area during a forced landing after fuel exhaustion. The acft had extra fuel cans on board and had been flying for almost 12 hours in an attempt to avoid capture by U.S. Agents for the possession of marijuana. The acft contained…Dec 7, 1985 · N72WF · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Overton, NVSeveral diversions had been made due to encountering airframe icing. Once the pilot realized that a low fuel condition existed he asked for vectors to the nearest airport. The pilot had to make a forced landing due to fuel exhaustion 1 mile short of the…Nov 11, 1985 · N1604U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Doran, MNWhile in cruise flt at 3000 ft MSL at night, the acft struck a bird with the left wing. The plt experienced some control problems but was able to retain sufficient control to affect a safe landing. Post-flt inspection revealed substantial damage to the left…Nov 8, 1985 · N5106C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Marlboro, NJThe plt made a VOR apch to the arpt and circled to land while simultaneously determining wind condition. It was raining at the time. A landing was made on rwy 27. On touchdown, the plt stated, his brakes were ineffective. He described the rwy as wet. Since it…Sep 23, 1985 · N210AG · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · College Station, TXAbout 25 minutes after takeoff from a planned intermediate stop, the right fuel tank ran dry. After switching tanks, theplt decided to divert to a nearby arpt to refuel. During the descent, the left fuel tank ran dry and the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion.…Jul 12, 1985 · N5203A · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA272Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-210 · Knippa, TXThe new owner was attempting takeoff from a dirt road obstructed by a mobile irrigation system. He pulled the acft off the ground after 1700 feet of takeoff roll. Unable to maintain flying speed, he landed in a soft fld and the acft nosed over when the nose…Jul 6, 1985 · N5473C · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Eldon, MOThe plt reported that during an apch to land, he forgot to extend the landing gear & landed with the gear retracted. He did not recall hearing the gear warning horn; however, a check of the landing gear sys did not reveal any malfunction.Jul 4, 1985 · N6939N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85FA257Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Mineral Wells, TXThe pilot experienced engine power failure due to fuel exhaustion for unknown reasons since about 30 gallons of fuel should have been on board when the crash occurred. The pilot was vectored toward the nearest airport but was unable to reach it and crashed…Jun 15, 1985 · N6993N · DestroyedNTSB CHI85FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Ravenna, OHThe plt departed port columbus uneventfully, flew for aprx 40 mins then shot a VOR apch to the mda at portage county. This fld does not have a wx reporting facility. The plt then performed a missed apch upon reaching mda. During the missed apch and after…Apr 11, 1985 · N9596Y · DestroyedNTSB FTW85FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Riesel, TXThe acft eng had just been top overhauled and a stol kit was added. The mechanic reportedly told the plt to be 'easy' on the eng and fly the acft 45-60 mins near the traffic pattern so it could be checked for oil leaks. The plt reportedlyignored these…Apr 1, 1985 · N6436N · 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 damage