Cessna P210N N7LV

Summary

On 2 December 2023 at about 21:43 local time, a Cessna P210N registered N7LV, operated by Surfside Consulting, was involved in an accident near Big Bear, California, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

2 December 2023 at 21:43

Classification

Accident

Location

Big Bear, California, United States

Nearest airport

Big Bear City (L35)

Coordinates

34.2637, -116.8666

Aircraft

Cessna P210N

Registration

N7LV

Category

Airplane

Year built

1980

Engines

1

Operator

Surfside Consulting

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Unknown → Fullerton

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR24LA046

1 person was seriously injured.

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

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full 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.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.