Accident Overview
On June 24, 2025, at approximately 12:30 central daylight time, a Cessna 310N (registration N5045Q) was substantially damaged in an accident near Fayetteville, Tennessee. The aircraft, operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a positioning flight, was occupied solely by the commercial pilot, who reported no injuries.
Pre-Takeoff Events
According to the pilot, during the engine run-up, the right engine experienced a drop of about 250 rpm during the magneto check. However, when the magneto switch was placed in the both position, the engine speed returned to 1,800 rpm.
Inflight Power Loss
After rotation, the pilot stated that the airplane “seemed very sluggish.” In an attempt to address this, he tried to adjust the mixture. Upon enriching the mixture, both engines lost power. The pilot then lowered the nose and aimed to land on the remaining runway.
Landing and Damage
The airplane touched down to the left of the runway in a hard landing, which caused the landing gear to separate. During the accident sequence, the right wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that the aircraft had about 70 gallons of 100LL aviation fuel on board.
Post-Accident Examination
The airplane was retained for further examination. The source does not specify the results of any examination or assign a probable cause.