Cessna T210L accident near New Hudson, Michigan, March 1, 2003
On March 1, 2003 at about 11:10 pm local time, a Cessna T210L, registered N123JL, was substantially damaged in an accident near New Hudson, Michigan (Oakland Southwest Airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the airplane stalling while on final approach.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 1, 2003 · about 11:10 pm local time
- Place
- New Hudson, Michigan · Oakland Southwest Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna T210L · all T210Ls on the register
- Registration
- N123JL · registry record · serial 21059629
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain while on approach to land. The pilot stated that he was a little high on final approach, so he reduced the throttle and lowered the nose. He reported that when the airplane was 200 to 300 feet from the end of the runway, at a ground speed of 83 knots, the nose of the airplane veered to the left. The pilot reported he was unable to realign the nose of the airplane using the rudder, and then the left wing stalled. He reported he was able to get the wings almost level prior to the airplane impacting ground. The airplane came to rest approximately 50 to 70 feet south of the runway, and 50 to 60 feet prior to the approach end of the runway. Examination of the airplane showed control surface continuity.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 1,025 hours in all; 478 in this make and model; 8 in the last 90 days; 4 in the last 30 days; 975 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: October 27, 2002
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
- Injury: minor injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 3,654 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, April 4, 2002; 66 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 3,800 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-H7B (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: TVC Traverse City MI at 9:45 pm
- Destination: Y47 New Hudson MI
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 25, 3,128 ft by 40 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: dusk
- Wind: from 180° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 2,000 ft; a few clouds at 1,300 ft
- Temperature: 30°F (-1°C), dew point 28°F (-2°C)
- Altimeter: 29.93 inHg
- Observation at 10:45 pm from YIP, 16 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
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