Cessna 210F accident near Waycross, Georgia, June 13, 1997
On June 13, 1997 at about 10:42 pm local time, a Cessna 210F, registered N1817F, was substantially damaged in an accident near Waycross, Georgia (Waycross-Ware County airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 4 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering in an attempt to reverse direction, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 13, 1997 · about 10:42 pm local time
- Place
- Waycross, Georgia · Waycross-Ware County · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 210F · all 210Fs on the register
- Registration
- N1817F · no longer on the register · serial 210-58717
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot stated he was in cruise flight when the manifold pressure dropped. He elected to divert to an alternate airport. He completed the before landing check and noted that his final approach airspeed was fast. He attempted to reduce power with negative results. The airplane touched down fast and became airborne with insufficient power to climb. The pilot made a steep left turn, followed by a steep right turn, then the airplane stalled and collided with the terrain. Examination of the throttle cable revealed it had become disconnected from the engine.
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: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 692 hours in all; 73 in this make and model; 15 in the last 90 days; 6 in the last 30 days; 584 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 3,405 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, February 4, 1997; 45 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 3,300 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental IO-520-A5 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: LZU Lawrenceville GA at 9:15 pm
- Destination: DAB Daytona Beach FL
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 23, 5,035 ft by 100 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 230° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 2,500 ft
- Temperature: 90°F (32°C), dew point 72°F (22°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observation at 10:50 pm from AMG, 27 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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