No fatalities

CESSNA T210L accident at Lancaster, CA, 14 Mar 2022

Lancaster, CA, United States

On March 14, 2022, a CESSNA T210L was involved in an aviation accident near Lancaster, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence during landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotFluid levelEffect on equipment