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February 16, 2025 · Cessna T210R · N105DF

Flagstaff, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 16, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Flagstaff, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna T210R (1986)
Tail Number
N105DF
Operator
Douglas Friesen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA094

On February 16, 2025, about 1445 mountain standard time, a Cessna T210R, N105DF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Flagstaff, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 repositioning flight. The pilot reported that he met with the airplane owner and mechanic prior to the flight and went over the recent maintenance that was performed on the airplane, which included the installation of a new engine and propeller along with an annual inspection. The pilot departed Sun Valley Airport (A20), Bullhead City, Arizona, with an intended destination of Tulsa, Oklahoma. During cruise flight at an altitude of 11,500 ft mean sea level, near Flagstaff, Arizona, the oil pressure indication dropped while the other engine instrument indications remained in their normal range. The pilot diverted to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG), Flagstaff, Arizona, and shortly afterwards, the engine lost total power. The pilot initiated a forced landing to an open area of level snow covered terrain. During the landing, the airplane collided with a barbed wire fence which resulted in substantial damage to the left elevator and both horizontal stabilizers. The airplane was recovered to a secure location for further examination.

Full Narrative

On February 16, 2025, about 1445 mountain standard time, a Cessna T210R, N105DF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Flagstaff, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 repositioning flight. The pilot reported that he met with the airplane owner and mechanic prior to the flight and went over the recent maintenance that was performed on the airplane, which included the installation of a new engine and propeller along with an annual inspection. The pilot departed Sun Valley Airport (A20), Bullhead City, Arizona, with an intended destination of Tulsa, Oklahoma. During cruise flight at an altitude of 11,500 ft mean sea level, near Flagstaff, Arizona, the oil pressure indication dropped while the other engine instrument indications remained in their normal range. The pilot diverted to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG), Flagstaff, Arizona, and shortly afterwards, the engine lost total power. The pilot initiated a forced landing to an open area of level snow covered terrain. During the landing, the airplane collided with a barbed wire fence which resulted in substantial damage to the left elevator and both horizontal stabilizers. The airplane was recovered to a secure location for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210R
Tail NumberN105DF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDouglas Friesen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 F / 23 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time14:57
Weather SourceWFAC

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