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21 Jun 2022: CESSNA P210N — TAILWIND AVIATION LLC — Cresson, TX

Cresson, TX, United States
SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to complete proper preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified weight and balance limitations, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude and an impact with trees and terrain during an attempted forced landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Capability exceededPilot