Piper PA-32R-300 and Cessna T210M accident near Atlantic City, New Jersey, August 3, 1991
On August 3, 1991 at about 3:20 pm local time, 2 aircraft, Piper PA-32R-300 (N2237M) and Cessna T210M (N6877M), were involved in the same accident near Atlantic City, New Jersey (Bader Field). No one was hurt; 6 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N6877M TO INSURE THE RUNWAY WAS CLEAR PRIOR TO PULLING ONTO THE RUNWAY.
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N6877M TO INSURE THE RUNWAY WAS CLEAR PRIOR TO PULLING ONTO THE RUNWAY.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 3, 1991 · about 3:20 pm local time
- Place
- Atlantic City, New Jersey · Bader Field
- Type
- Accident · collision on the ground
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 6 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft 1
- Piper PA-32R-300 · all PA-32R-300s on the register
- Registration
- N2237M · no longer on the register · serial 32R-7880056
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
- Aircraft 2
- Cessna T210M · all T210Ms on the register
- Registration
- N6877M · no longer on the register · serial 21062000
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative for the Piper PA-32R-300 final · quoted from the NTSB record
A PIPER PA-32 WAS JUST TOUCHING DOWN ON RUNWAY 22 WHEN A CESSNA 210 ENTERED THE RUNWAY, CROSSING FROM RIGHT TO LEFT ON A HEADING OF 110 DEGREES, TAXIING FOR DEPARTURE ON RUNWAY 29. THE PROPELLER OF THE CESSNA 210 CUT THROUGH THE RIGHT WING OF THE PIPER PA-32 JUST OUTBOARD OF THE LANDING GEAR AND IT SEPARATED FROM THE AIRPLANE. THE PIPER PA-32 CONTINUED WITH LANDING ROLL-OUT. THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 210 SAID HE DID NOT SEE THE PIPER PA-32 ON SHORT FINAL, OR HEAR HIS RADIO TRANSMISSION WHEN HE CALLED ON FINAL. THE RADIO CALL WAS HEARD BY THE UNICOM OPERATOR AT THE AIRPORT.
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 NTSB's narrative for the Cessna T210M final · quoted from the NTSB record
A PIPER PA-32 WAS JUST TOUCHING DOWN ON RUNWAY 22 WHEN A CESSNA 210 ENTERED THE RUNWAY, CROSSING FROM RIGHT TO LEFT ON A HEADING OF 110 DEGREES, TAXIING FOR DEPARTURE ON RUNWAY 29. THE PROPELLER OF THE CESSNA 210 CUT THROUGH THE RIGHT WING OF THE PIPER PA-32 JUST OUTBOARD OF THE LANDING GEAR AND IT SEPARATED FROM THE AIRPLANE. THE PIPER PA-32 CONTINUED WITH LANDING ROLL-OUT. THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 210 SAID HE DID NOT SEE THE PIPER PA-32 ON SHORT FINAL, OR HEAR HIS RADIO TRANSMISSION WHEN HE CALLED ON FINAL. THE RADIO CALL WAS HEARD BY THE UNICOM OPERATOR AT THE AIRPORT.
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 for the Piper PA-32R-300 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 637 hours in all; 34 in this make and model; 22 in the last 90 days; 11 in the last 30 days; 576 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded, January 2, 2000
- Maximum gross weight: 3,600 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: NYG Quantico VA at 1:58 pm
- Flight plan: VFR
- Runway 22, 2,596 ft by 100 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 190° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 2,000 ft
- Temperature: 90°F (32°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Observation at 3:20 pm from AIY, 1 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 4 |
The factual record for the Cessna T210M from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 2,065 hours in all; 1,300 in this make and model; 52 in the last 90 days
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded, January 2, 2000
- Maximum gross weight: 3,800 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental TSIO-520-R1A (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Destination: WWD Wildwood NJ
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
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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