Cessna P210N accident near Albuquerque, New Mexico, January 1, 1995
On January 1, 1995, a Cessna P210N, registered N6106W, was substantially damaged in an accident near Albuquerque, New Mexico (Coronado Airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
THE PILOT DID NOT ALIGN THE AIRCRAFT WITH THE RUNWAY. FACTORS WERE THE DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ACTIVATE THE PILOT CONTROLLED RUNWAY LIGHTS.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- January 1, 1995
- Place
- Albuquerque, New Mexico · Coronado Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna P210N · all P210Ns on the register
- Registration
- N6106W · no longer on the register · serial P21000716
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY LANDED THE AIRPLANE IN A GRASSY AREA BETWEEN THE RUNWAY AND THE TAXIWAY AT DUSK. DURING ROLLOUT, THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED A TAXIWAY EMBANKMENT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. THE PILOT OF THE AIRPLANE LANDING BEHIND THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE STATED THAT THE PILOT CONTROLLED LIGHTS FOR THE RUNWAY WERE OFF DURING THE ACCIDENT.
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: commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 21,000 hours in all
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 3,400 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental TSIO-520-P (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: ELP El Paso TX at 11:40 pm
- Destination: 4AC NM
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 17, 4,010 ft by 60 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: dusk
- Wind: from 140° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 39°F (4°C), dew point 25°F (-4°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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