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Engine Failure During Cruise Leads to Forced Landing (N7409E)

Ogden, UT, US

On October 11, 1989, a Cessna 210 (registration N7409E) was involved in an aviation accident near Ogden, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The unexplained loss of engine power during cruise flight, which led to a forced landing and subsequent damage to the aircraft. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-19Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced an unexplained engine failure five minutes after takeoff during normal cruise flight, resulting in a forced landing that damaged the airframe.

What happened

The pilot reported that approximately five minutes after takeoff, while maintaining normal cruise conditions, the engine suddenly quit. The pilot attempted to restart the engine but was unsuccessful. With no power available, the pilot selected a pasture for an emergency landing. During the landing roll, the airplane struck a fence and a ditch, which resulted in damage to the landing gear, the right wing, and the horizontal stabilizer.

The investigation

A post-accident inspection of the engine was conducted to determine the cause of the failure. The run failed to reveal any evidence that could explain the reported engine failure during flight.

Probable cause

The unexplained loss of engine power during cruise flight, which led to a forced landing and subsequent damage to the aircraft.
Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Oct 1989 Cessna 210 accident near Ogden, UT?

An aircraft experienced an unexplained engine failure five minutes after takeoff during normal cruise flight, resulting in a forced landing that damaged the airframe.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Oct 1989 involved a Cessna 210, registration N7409E, at Ogden, UT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The unexplained loss of engine power during cruise flight, which led to a forced landing and subsequent damage to the aircraft.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X29586. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.