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May 3, 2007 · Cessna 210 · N7462E

Vienna, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Vienna, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N7462E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07LA129

The pilot stated that approximately two to three miles from the runway, the engine "experienced engine failure." He reported that he was not able to make the runway, so he "banked right for the least congested area adjacent to the nearest road." The airplane struck the top of an unoccupied van in a junkyard, the right wing hit a tree, the left wing contacted an electric utility pole, and the airplane continued through a 6 foot tall chain link fence before coming to rest on a road. An examination of the engine and airframe revealed no pre-existing mechanical anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

Loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. Unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and a vehicle were factors.

Full Narrative

On May 3, 2007, about 1455 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 210, N7462E, was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power while on final approach to Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport (YNG), Youngstown/Warren, Ohio. The airplane impacted terrain about one-half mile from the approach end of runway 5 at YNG. The airline transport pilot, the only occupant, was not injured. The 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 positioning flight was operating on an instrument flight plan. The flight departed Capital City Airport (LAN), Lansing, Michigan, at 1324 and was en route to YNG. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that he was conducting a visual approach to runway 5 (5,002 feet by 150 feet, concrete). He stated that approximately two to three miles from the runway, he "experienced engine failure." He reported that he completed the emergency recall items, however he could not get the engine to restart. The pilot reported that he was not able to make the runway, so he "banked right for the least congested area adjacent to the nearest road." The airplane struck the top of an unoccupied van in a junkyard, the right wing hit a tree, the left wing contacted an electric utility pole, and the airplane continued through a 6 foot tall chain link fence before coming to rest on a road. A Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness inspector examined the airplane wreckage. The inspection of the airplane revealed that the right wing fuel tank was compromised by impact damage, but the tank still contained 15 gallons of fuel. The left wing fuel tank was intact and it contained 25 gallons of fuel. The fuel selector was determined to be in the "ON" position. The mixture control was functional. The examination of the engine after the accident revealed: 1) Both left and right magnetos produced a spark at all leads; 2) both electric fuel pumps delivered fuel, the engine driven fuel pump delivered fuel, and the fuel injectors delivered fuel; 3) all of the cylinders produced compression; and 4) engine continuity from the propeller to the valve train was confirmed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:55 EDT
Nearest AirportYoungstown-Warren Regional (1nm)
Runway05
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN7462E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-E · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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