On September 14, 1991, a Cessna T210L (registration N2049S) operated by Eagle Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Lakewood, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: AN UNDETERMINED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE FORCED LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft that had been in maintenance for 45 days crashed into a commercial building shortly after takeoff, with witnesses reporting a steep right spiraling descent following an instructed left turn.
Accident Overview
An aircraft that had been undergoing an annual inspection in a hangar for 45 days was serviced with fuel after the inspection was completed. The pilot and two passengers then departed on an instrument departure from the airport.
Witnesses observed the aircraft begin a left turn, as instructed by the air traffic controller. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft entered a steep right spiraling descent. The aircraft subsequently impacted a commercial building located immediately outside the airport boundary.
Post-Impact Observations
Examination of the propeller blades revealed evidence of minimal rotation at the time of impact.
What happened in the 14 Sept 1991 Cessna T210L accident near Lakewood, CA?
An aircraft that had been in maintenance for 45 days crashed into a commercial building shortly after takeoff, with witnesses reporting a steep right spiraling descent following an instructed left turn.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Sept 1991 involved a Cessna T210L, registration N2049S, operated by Eagle Aviation, Inc., at Lakewood, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
AN UNDETERMINED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
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