Cessna P210N engine failure near Guatemala City

No fatalities • Guatemala City, Guatemala

A private Cessna turbo P210N lost engine power during a cross-country flight and struck a road in Guatemala.

What happened

On September 13, 2016, at approximately 1600 UTC, a Cessna P210N was performing a personal cross-country flight en route to Roatan Island, Honduras. During the cruise phase of the flight, the aircraft, registration N210BC, experienced a loss of engine power.

Following the loss of power, the aircraft impacted a road in the vicinity of Guatemala City, Guatemala. The weather at the time of the accident was characterized by day visual meteorological conditions. The pilot on board was not injured, though the airplane sustained substantial damage.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Sep 2016 CESSNA P210N N accident near Guatemala City, Guatemala?

A private Cessna turbo P210N lost engine power during a cross-country flight and struck a road in Guatemala.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Sep 2016 CESSNA P210N N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Sep 2016 involved a CESSNA P210N N, registration N210BC, operated by CRAWFORD DOUGLAS R, at Guatemala City, Guatemala.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

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