Cessna 210D Accident Near Paris, Tennessee (N3857Y)

Incident Overview and Flight Details On January 21, 2024, at approximately 1815 central standard time, a Cessna 210D with the registration N3857Y was involved in an accident near Paris, Tennessee. The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the incident. The flight was being conducted as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The flight instructor was serving as the safety pilot for a pilot under instruction who was working toward an instrument rating. Both individuals on board were not injured. During cruise flight at 6,500 feet mean sea level, the pilot reported hearing a loud bang, followed by the aircraft shaking violently and oil accumulating on the windscreen. The flight instructor took control of the aircraft and diverted to Henry County Airport (PHT) in Paris, Tennessee. The engine subsequently lost all power, necessitating a forced landing. During the landing, the main landing gear contacted the airport perimeter fence, causing the aircraft to nose over. This resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the engine firewall.