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Cessna T210 Stall and Collision with Powerlines During Soft Field Takeoff (N5167Y)

Caddo, TX, US

On October 10, 1986, a Cessna T210N (registration N5167Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Caddo, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed for sufficient climb to clear powerlines, resulting in a stall and collision with powerlines and terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A private pilot in a Cessna T210 attempted takeoff from a soft, unimproved field. After prematurely rotating and settling back, the aircraft became airborne with minimal altitude, failed to maintain airspeed, stalled, and collided with powerlines and terrain. The pilot and passenger escaped injury.

Flight Details

A private pilot was operating a Cessna T210 with one passenger on board. The aircraft carried 80 gallons of fuel. The takeoff was attempted from a soft, unimproved field. A crosswind component of 12 knots was present.

Accident Events

During the takeoff roll, the pilot rotated the aircraft prematurely. The aircraft settled back to the ground and subsequently became airborne with approximately 20 feet of altitude at the end of the field. The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed to achieve a sufficient climb rate to clear powerlines located beyond the field. The aircraft stalled and collided with powerlines and terrain.

Outcome

The pilot and the passenger escaped injury.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed for sufficient climb to clear powerlines, resulting in a stall and collision with powerlines and terrain.
Controlled flight into terrain

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Oct 1986 Cessna T210N accident near Caddo, TX?

A private pilot in a Cessna T210 attempted takeoff from a soft, unimproved field. After prematurely rotating and settling back, the aircraft became airborne with minimal altitude, failed to maintain airspeed, stalled, and collided with powerlines and terrain. The pilot and passenger escaped injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Oct 1986 Cessna T210N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Oct 1986 involved a Cessna T210N, registration N5167Y, at Caddo, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed for sufficient climb to clear powerlines, resulting in a stall and collision with powerlines and terrain.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X34961. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.