Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane “pulled hard right.” He added engine power “to try to get some rudder control” and the airplane veered across the runway to the left. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and impacted airport equipment, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing runway 29, with wind from 310° at 14 knots, gusting to 21 knots.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR23LA174 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 2, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- San Luis Obispo, California
- Nearest airport
- San Luis Obispo (KSBP)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna T210N
- N-number
- N29TR
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1981
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.