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March 2, 2021 · Cessna 210 A · N6637X

Grand Haven, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 2, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Grand Haven, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 210 A (1961)
Tail Number
N6637X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA146

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.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine (reciprocating)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined

Full Narrative

On March 2, 2021, about 1545 eastern standard time, a Cessna C210A airplane, N6637X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Grand Haven, Michigan. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The pilot reported that the flight departed from Grand Haven Memorial Airpark (3GM), Grand Haven, Michigan, and was en route to Muskegon County Airport (MKG), Muskegon, Michigan, for a transponder repair. He had previously flown the airplane a couple hours before without incident. About 30 minutes after departing from 3GM, the airplane lost total engine power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a field. Substantial damage was sustained to the fuselage and both wings. A postaccident on-scene examination of the engine did not determine the reason for the loss of engine power. The airplane was approved for movement by a recovery company with the request that when it arrived, an engine examination would be coordinated. A few months later, having not heard back from the recovery company, a request to examine the airplane was sent. The recovery company replied that they were unaware of a hold on the airplane, and they had sold the salvage. Since custody was not maintained, a detailed engine examination could not be coordinated.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EST
Nearest AirportMuskegon County (9nm SSE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210 A
Tail NumberN6637X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-L1B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 18 kt, gusting 29 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 F / 21 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data