On July 7, 2006, a Cessna 210A (registration N9419X) was involved in an aviation accident near Denver City, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A commercial pilot with 2,350 hours experienced a total engine power loss while on final approach, resulting in a short landing. The aircraft came to rest 100 feet short of the runway. Investigation found no mechanical deficiencies; the cause remains undetermined.
Accident Details
A commercial pilot, with 2,350 total flight hours, had just completed a 393-nautical mile cross-country flight and was on final approach to the destination airport when a total loss of engine power occurred. The single-engine airplane landed short of the 3,960-foot-long runway, slid on the ground, and came to rest approximately 100 feet before the runway threshold. The pilot reported that the power loss was due to a faulty fuel pump.
Investigation
An FAA inspector examined the aircraft and noted a wrinkled engine firewall. The left fuel tank contained fuel. Witnesses reported seeing fuel draining from the right wing after the accident. An airframe and power plant mechanic subsequently inspected the fuel pump and engine but did not find any anomalies or mechanical deficiencies.
Findings
The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined. No mechanical issue with the fuel pump or engine was identified.