N6483CCESSNA T210N 1992-07-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA T210N S/N: 21063900

Summary

On July 09, 1992, a Cessna T210N (N6483C) was involved in an accident near Superior, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN INADEQUATE MAJOR ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURE, DURING WHICH PREVIOUS CRANKSHAFT DAMAGE WAS NOT DETECTED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A SURFACE INITIATED FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92FA289. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6483C.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 9, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92FA289
Location
SUPERIOR, AZ
Event ID
20001211X15170
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INADEQUATE MAJOR ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURE, DURING WHICH PREVIOUS CRANKSHAFT DAMAGE WAS NOT DETECTED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A SURFACE INITIATED FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21063900
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
T210N C210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CURTIS EDWARD R
Address
2037 18TH
Status
Deregistered
City
SAFFORD
State / Zip Code
AZ 85548
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92FA289