Cessna T210N accident near Scottsdale, Arizona, February 10, 1984
On February 10, 1984 at about 8:40 pm local time, a Cessna T210N, registered N9423Y, was substantially damaged in an accident near Scottsdale, Arizona. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. 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
- February 10, 1984 · about 8:40 pm local time
- Place
- Scottsdale, Arizona · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna T210N · all T210Ns on the register
- Registration
- N9423Y · no longer on the register · serial 64504
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE ACFT LANDED IN THE DESERT 2 MILES SHORT OF THE RWY AFTER A POWER LOSS DURING A DAY X-COUNTRY. INVESTIGATION REVEALEDTHAT THE PLT HAD INSTRUCTED THE REFUELER NOT TO FILL THE TANKS TO THE TOP BUT TO LEAVE THEM 1/2 TO 3/4 INCH BELOW FULL. INSPECTION OF THE ACFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT SHOWED THAT THE ACFT CONTAINED NO FUEL.
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: 1,388 hours in all; 37 in this make and model; 37 in the last 90 days; 15 in the last 30 days; 1,204 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection, February 2, 1984; 4 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 4,000 lb
- Seats: 5
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental TSIO-520R (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: FTC Ft. Collins CO at 4:15 pm
- Destination: SDL Scottsdale AZ
- Flight plan: VFR
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 240° at 18 knots
- Visibility: 40 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 25,000 ft
- Temperature: 72°F (22°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 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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