Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 210 near Grand Haven, MI — 2021-03-02

Final reportCEN21LA146
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Date
2021-03-02
Location
Grand Haven, MI, USA
Airport
MKG
Aircraft
CESSNA 210
Registration
N6637X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Climb

Probable cause

The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff the engine stopped producing power. He performed a forced landing to a field and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was recovered from the accident site, but the wreckage was sold without permission from the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge. Therefore, a detailed engine examination could not be accomplished and the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have checked engine performance before departure.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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