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Total Loss of Engine Power on Final Approach Leads to Short Landing (N9419X)

Denver City, TX, US

On July 7, 2006, a Cessna 210A (registration N9419X) was involved in an aviation accident near Denver City, TX. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jul 2006 Cessna 210A accident near Denver City, TX?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jul 2006 Cessna 210A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jul 2006 involved a Cessna 210A, registration N9419X, at Denver City, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060809X01117. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.