Cessna T210R accident near Rexburg, ID
On February 8, 2007, a Cessna T210R (airplane) was involved in an accident near Rexburg, ID. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- February 8, 2007
- Place
- Rexburg, ID
- Aircraft
- Cessna T210R · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 43.818°N, 111.801°W
- NTSB ID
- 20070214X00185
NTSB summary
1.1 History of the Flight On February 8, 2007, at 1544 mountain standard time, a Cessna T210R, N6390U, collided with terrain and farm equipment during the takeoff-initial climb from runway 17 at Rexburg-Madison County Airport, Rexburg, Idaho. The pilot, who was also the registered owner of the airplane, was operating it under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot, the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries; the airplane was destroyed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight plan was filed. The flight was originating at the time and destined for Lincoln Regional Airport/ Karl Harder Field, Lincoln, California. According to a family member of the pilot, the pilot traveled to Rexburg every 2 to 3 weeks to visit family members and oversee his private businesses in the area. He rented a hangar at Rexburg. One witness reported seeing the airplane depart normally, and then he heard a "popping" sound and saw a trail of black smoke. The engine then lost power and the airplane began turning to the right. It appeared to the witness that the pilot was attempting to turn back to the runway. The airplane then dove down to the right, with the right wing impacting the ground. Flames quickly consumed the airplane. Another witness, who was standing outside, stated that the airplane had just departed. He heard a pop noise from the airplane and then saw black smoke. The airplane began to lose airspeed and it turned to the right. The airplane then dove down to the right and the right wing impacted the ground first. A witness was standing outside of his
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to the contamination of the fuel manifold valve, and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known maintenance discrepancies.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
