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March 27, 2025 · Cessna T206 H · N27DV

Natchez, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Natchez, MS
Aircraft
Cessna T206 H (1999)
Tail Number
N27DV
Operator
Aero-Graphics
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA165

On March 27, 2025, about 1312 central daylight time, a Cessna T206, N27DV, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Natchez, Mississippi. The pilot and co-pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 aerial observation flight. The pilot reported that about 4 hours and 45 minutes into a survey flight the engine suddenly lost power. The pilot pitched for best glide, ran the emergency checklists and was unable to regain engine power. He declared an emergency and diverted to runway 14 at Hardy-Anders Field / Natchez-Adams County Airport (KHEZ), Natchez, Mississippi. Unable to make the runway the pilot aimed to the side of the runway to avoid hitting the approach lighting system and struck a berm, went airborne, and on the second bounce the nose landing gear separated from the airplane which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot and co-pilot exited the airplane without incident. The airplane was moved to a hangar on the field and was retained for further examination.

NTSB Probable Cause

Maintenance personnel’s improper maintenance, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of a loose fuel line B-nut. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate 100-hour inspection performed after the recent maintenance.

Full Narrative

On March 27, 2025, about 1312 central daylight time, a Cessna T206, N27DV, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Natchez, Mississippi. The pilot and copilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 aerial observation flight. The pilot reported that about 4 hours and 45 minutes into a survey flight, the engine suddenly lost power. The pilot pitched for best glide and performed emergency checklists items but was unable to regain engine power. He declared an emergency and diverted toward runway 14 at Hardy-Anders Field/Natchez-Adams County Airport (KHEZ), Natchez, Mississippi. Unable to glide to the runway, the pilot attempted to land the airplane to the side of the runway to avoid hitting the approach lighting system. During the landing, the airplane struck a berm, went airborne, and bounced. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. Maintenance records showed that the Nos. 3, 4, and 5 cylinder assemblies were removed and replaced about a week before the accident and that a 100-hour inspection was completed on that same date. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that a B-nut was loose on the fuel line at the fuel flow divider. When the electric boost pump was turned on during the examination, fuel flowed out of the loose connection. Additionally, multiple discrepancies were noted throughout the engine compartment, including (but not limited to): cylinder base nuts that were loose on the cylinders that were replaced and one other cylinder, a cylinder temperature probe that was hanging by its wire, and grommets that were missing or in disrepair along the fuel and oil lines.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:12 CDT
Nearest AirportHardy-Anders Fld/Natchez-Adams (0.7nm WSW)
Runway14
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T206 H
Tail NumberN27DV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAero-Graphics
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-AJ1A · Reciprocating · 310
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class · Unkn
Crew 2Age 20 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 11 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time13:12
Weather SourceWFAC

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