Cessna T210N accident near Monkton, Vermont, June 1, 1995
On June 1, 1995 at about 1:56 am local time, a Cessna T210N, registered N4602U, was destroyed in an accident near Monkton, Vermont. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: loss of electrical power for undetermined reason(s), darkness, and the mountainous terrain.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 1, 1995 · about 1:56 am local time
- Place
- Monkton, Vermont
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna T210N · all T210Ns on the register
- Registration
- N4602U · no longer on the register · serial 21064791
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
About 10 minutes after takeoff at an altitude of 6000 feet mean sea level (MSL), the pilot radioed to air traffic control '. . . My low voltage light is on and I'm getting a dimming, I need to be vectored back to Burlington please.' The pilot was cleared direct to Burlington and instructed to 'turn right heading zero one zero.' The pilot performed a left turn toward high terrain, descended, and the airplane impacted trees on a mountain at an elevation of about 1,225 feet MSL. Initial impact with trees was about 65 feet above ground level; the airplane continued about 538 feet, shedding parts, before before coming to rest. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the master, battery, and alternator switches were in the 'off' position. A portable transceiver was found in the wreckage with the switch in the 'on' position. No flashlight was found in the wreckage. Testing of the alternator did not reveal evidence of malfunction.
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: 322 hours in all; 53 in this make and model; 62 in the last 90 days; 53 in the last 30 days; 130 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 3,357 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, April 17, 1995; 61 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 4,000 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental TSIO-520-R (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: BTV Burlington VT at 1:39 am
- Destination: 1B1 Hudson NY
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: night, dark
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 25,000 ft
- Temperature: 73°F (23°C), dew point 46°F (8°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observation at 1:50 am from BVT, 20 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
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