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CESSNA T210N near Crosby, TX — 2025-07-21

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Date
2025-07-21
Location
Crosby, TX, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA T210N
Registration
N93HP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

NTSB has not published a probable cause for this accident yet. Preliminary reports describe what happened; the cause is determined later, often 12–24 months after the event.

NTSB narrative

On July 21, 2025, about 0745 central daylight time, a Cessna T210N, N93HP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Crosby, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The airplane departed from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Houston, Texas, at 0734 for the Dunham Field Airport (1XS1), Crosby, Texas. The pilot reported that after departure, the airplane began losing fuel. Shortly after, the engine began to lose power, and the No. 5 cylinder showed low exhaust gas and cylinder head temperatures. The pilot then elected to perform an off-field landing. During the off-field landing, the airplane impacted a water retention pond. A postimpact fire ensured consuming portions of the engine cowling and fuselage. The pilot and passenger were able to egress without injuries. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Preliminary NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Enroute
  • Engine Failure Enroute
View NTSB preliminary report

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