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December 13, 2023 · Cessna T210 F · N6789R

Sapulpa, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 13, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sapulpa, OK
Aircraft
Cessna T210 F (1966)
Tail Number
N6789R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA063

Shortly after takeoff, the airplane’s engine lost total power and the pilot performed a forced landing to a road. During the forced landing, the pilot maneuvered to avoid a vehicle, and the airplane landed hard. The right main landing gear and nose landing gear collided with a concrete curb, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. Examination of the engine revealed that the left magneto had overheated, failed, and separated from the engine, resulting in damage to the right magneto’s p-lead. The damage to the right magneto p-lead likely resulted in the grounding of the right magneto and a subsequent total loss of the engine’s ignition source. Due to extensive damage to the left magneto, further testing could not be accomplished and the reason for its failure could not be determined. The magneto was recently rebuilt and installed on the engine before the flight. It could not be determined if this maintenance introduced debris to the internal magneto components.

NTSB Probable Cause

The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto and subsequent damage to a lead for the right magneto.

Full Narrative

On December 13, 2023, about 1730 central standard time, a Cessna T210F airplane, N6789R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sapulpa, Oklahoma. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The purpose of the flight was to perform an initial break-in of the engine, which had recently been overhauled. Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost all power, but the propeller continued windmilling. The pilot attempted to restore engine power but was unsuccessful. Unable to return to the airport, the pilot performed a forced landing to a road, during which the pilot maneuvered to avoid a vehicle and landed hard. During the landing roll, the right main landing gear and nose landing gear collided with a concrete curb, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. A postaccident examination of the engine found that the left magneto had seized and was partially separated from the engine. Impact damage to the right magneto’s p-lead was observed and the right magneto was confirmed to be grounded. Examination of the left magneto found that the internal components were heat damaged and melted. Due to the damage, further testing could not be conducted. The magneto had been rebuilt and installed on the engine during the most recent engine overhaul, which occurred about 1 hour before the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CST
Nearest Airport3.3nm WSW
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210 F
Tail NumberN6789R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind80° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F / 27 F
Altimeter30.53 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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