2 fatal · Cessna T210M · 2002-05-13 · GROVELAND, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02FA163
Event ID
20020518X00700
Type
Accident
Date
2002-05-13
Location
GROVELAND, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.839168, -119.858055
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
T210M
Registration
N761LX
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
a catastrophic engine failure due to the fatigue fracture and failure of the crankshaft. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable nature of the mountainous terrain for a successful forced landing. The precipitating cause of the fatigue fracture could not be determined.