Cessna T210M accident near Kiowa, Kansas, July 1, 1990
On July 1, 1990 at about 5:30 pm local time, a Cessna T210M, registered N1273M, was destroyed in an accident near Kiowa, Kansas (Kiowa airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 4 people were seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING TAKEOFF.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 1, 1990 · about 5:30 pm local time
- Place
- Kiowa, Kansas · Kiowa · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna T210M · all T210Ms on the register
- Registration
- N1273M · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
IMMEDIATELY AFTER LIFTOFF THE AIRPLANE DRIFTED LEFT AND STRUCK AN EMBANKMENT. THE FLAPS WERE AT TAKEOFF. NO DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND IN THE FLIGHT CONTROLS. FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE ENGINE FUEL DISTRIBUTION VALVE. THERE WAS NO WATER IN THIS 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
- Medical certificate: Unknown
- Seat: rgt
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 3,800 lb
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental TSIO-520 (piston); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
- Operator: Kiowa Service INC.
The flight
- Destination: KCI Kansas City MO
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 36, 2,200 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 240° at 12 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 99°F (37°C), dew point 57°F (14°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 11:30 am from ITC
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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