Pilot Debrief

CESSNA P210N near Big Bear, CA — 2023-12-02

Final reportWPR24LA046
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Date
2023-12-02
Location
Big Bear, CA, USA
Airport
L35
Aircraft
CESSNA P210N
Registration
N7LV
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot had topped off the airplane with fuel and was departing on a cross-country flight. Just after lifting off the runway during takeoff, the airplane began to lose power; it then descended and landed on the remaining runway. The airplane exited the end of the runway, impacted a fence, crossed a road, and then nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. Postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The reason for the loss of power after takeoff could not be determined.

NTSB coding

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