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Cessna T210N Crashes During Go-Around While Attempting to Underfly Wires (N1625U)

Buckeye, AZ, US

On November 11, 1986, a Cessna T210N (registration N1625U) was involved in an aviation accident near Buckeye, AZ. 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 Cessna T210N crashed after the pilot attempted to underfly wires during a go-around. The pilot misjudged surface winds and made a tailwind approach, then went around, but collided with terrain before clearing wires. Also, the pilot had not completed a required competency test.

Accident Details

A Cessna T210N was involved in a crash during a go-around at a 2,600-foot airstrip. The pilot had initiated a final approach with a tail wind after misjudging the surface winds. After passing the midpoint of the airstrip and still not having touched down, the pilot decided to execute a go-around. During the go-around, the pilot observed wires at the departure end of the airstrip in the flight path and attempted to underfly them. The aircraft subsequently collided with terrain before reaching the wires.

Pilot Training Record

A review of the pilot's training records revealed that he had not completed a pilot competency test in the preceding 12 months, as required by Part 135.293(b).

Controlled flight into terrain

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Nov 1986 Cessna T210N accident near Buckeye, AZ?

A Cessna T210N crashed after the pilot attempted to underfly wires during a go-around. The pilot misjudged surface winds and made a tailwind approach, then went around, but collided with terrain before clearing wires. Also, the pilot had not completed a required competency test.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Nov 1986 involved a Cessna T210N, registration N1625U, at Buckeye, AZ.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X35194. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.