No fatalities

Cessna Turbo P210N Engine Failure Leads to Road Impact Near Guatemala City (N210BC)

Guatemala City, Guatemala

On September 13, 2016, a CESSNA P210N N (registration N210BC) operated by CRAWFORD DOUGLAS R was involved in an aviation accident near Guatemala City, Guatemala. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On September 13, 2016, a Cessna P210N (N210BC) lost engine power in cruise flight and impacted a road near Guatemala City. The pilot was uninjured; the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Accident Details

On September 13, 2016, at approximately 1600 UTC, a Cessna turbo P210N, registration N210BC, experienced a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. The aircraft subsequently impacted on a road near Guatemala City, Guatemala. The pilot on board was not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.

Aircraft and Operator

The aircraft was a Cessna turbo P210N, owned and operated by a private individual. The flight was a personal cross-country journey en route to Roatan Island, Honduras.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Guatemala. Further information can be obtained from the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil Guatemala, Departamento de Accidentes e Incidentes. This report contains only information released by or obtained from the DGAC of Guatemala.

Frequently asked questions

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

On September 13, 2016, a Cessna P210N (N210BC) lost engine power in cruise flight and impacted a road near Guatemala City. The pilot was uninjured; the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Sept 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 Sept 2016 involved a CESSNA P210N N, registration N210BC, operated by CRAWFORD DOUGLAS R, at Guatemala City, Guatemala.