What happened
On December 2, 2014, a Cessna 210, registration N9452T, was conducting a local flight near Edinburg, Texas. During the flight, the engine lost power, prompting the pilot to perform a forced landing approximately 10 miles from the airport. The weather at the time was Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 10 statute miles and winds from 090 degrees at 7 knots. There were no injuries resulting from the accident.
The investigation
Post-accident examination of the aircraft revealed substantial damage to the fuselage and wings, as well as damage to the landing gear. Investigators found that the wing fuel tanks were empty, though they showed no signs of being breached during the accident.