What happened
On July 21, 2025, at approximately 07:45 central daylight time, a Cessna T210N, registration N93HP, was involved in an accident near Crosby, Texas. The aircraft departed from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston at 07:34, en route to Dunham Field Airport (1XS1).
Following departure, the pilot reported that the aircraft began losing fuel. This was accompanied by a loss of engine power and low exhaust gas and cylinder head temperatures in the No. 5 cylinder. In response to these issues, the pilot attempted an off-field landing.
During the landing maneuver, the aircraft struck a water retention pond. A fire occurred after the impact, damaging parts of the fuselage and engine cowling. The pilot and passenger were not injured and were able to exit the aircraft.