Cessna 210F accident near Grand Cayman, May 23, 2002
On May 23, 2002 at about 7:52 pm local time, a Cessna 210F, registered N5816F, was substantially damaged in an accident near Grand Cayman. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 23, 2002 · about 7:52 pm local time
- Place
- Grand Cayman · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 210F · all 210Fs on the register
- Registration
- N5816F · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Conch Aviation Incorporated
The flight
- Departed from: GMC Grand Cayman at 7:52 pm
- Destination: Little Cayman CB
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 10,000 ft; scat at 1,800 ft
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Observation at 7:52 pm
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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