Cessna T210 accident near Ozona, Texas, March 11, 1986
On March 11, 1986 at about 8:10 pm local time, a Cessna T210, registered N6479Y, was substantially damaged in an accident near Ozona, Texas (Ozona airport). It was a ferry 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
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 11, 1986 · about 8:10 pm local time
- Place
- Ozona, Texas · Ozona · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna T210 · all T210s on the register
- Registration
- N6479Y · registry record · serial 21064399
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Ferry flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED IN AN OFF-ARPT LNDG AFTER THE ENG QUIT.THE PLT SAID THERE WAS PLENTY OF FUEL ON BOARD THE ACFT WHICH WAS BEING FERRIED TO ITS OWNER AFTER AN ENG CHANGE. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENG WHICH HAD VIBRATED SO THAT THE PLT THOUGHT HE WAS IN TURBULENCE FOR A SHORT TIME BEFORE QUITTING. THE PLT TRIED TO LAND ON A BLACKTOP ROAD BUT ENDED UP OFF THE ROAD IN ROCKS AND BUSHES.
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: flight instructor, commercial pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land; instructor: airplane single-engine; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 579 hours in all; 6 in this make and model; 17 in the last 90 days; 352 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection, May 8, 1985
- Maximum gross weight: 3,400 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental TSIO-520 (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Executive Air Charter, INC.
The flight
- Departed from: DRT Del Rio TX at 7:30 pm
- Destination: MAF Midland TX
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
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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