On August 26, 2002, a Cessna T210N (registration N4908C) operated by Mark Hagopian was involved in an aviation accident near Glastonbury, CT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the airplane's damage was the standing corn. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a missed approach, a pilot experienced partial engine power loss, leading to a forced landing in a corn field. The engine functioned normally in post-accident testing, and the autopilot system showed no anomalies.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported a partial loss of engine power while performing a missed approach. After disengaging the autopilot, the pilot executed the emergency checklist from memory and manipulated the throttle, but the engine did not respond. The pilot then conducted a forced landing into a field of standing corn. During the landing roll-out, the nose gear separated, and the airplane nosed over.
Post-Accident Investigation
Following the accident, a test-run of the engine was conducted. The engine started immediately and ran without interruption at various power settings. Further examination of the autopilot system revealed no anomalies. The cause of the partial power loss during the missed approach could not be determined based on available evidence.
