Overview
On August 13, 2025, at approximately 1835 central daylight time, a Cessna P210N airplane, registered as N92MS, sustained substantial damage during an accident near Zapata, Texas. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The flight was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight.
Flight Details
According to the pilot, the flight progressed normally until he initiated a turn to return to McAllen International Airport in McAllen, Texas. During the return, the pilot felt a severe vibration from the engine and noted a partial loss of engine power. The engine instruments indicated 0 inches of manifold pressure, high oil temperature, low oil pressure, and elevated temperatures on cylinders No. 4 and 5.
Accident Sequence
While diverting to Zapata County Airport in Zapata, Texas, the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot was unable to glide the airplane to the runway and performed an off-field landing on a dirt road. During the landing roll on the dirt road, the airplane's left wing collided with a tree, causing the airplane to turn left into a tree line. Both wings sustained substantial damage.
Aftermath
The airplane was retained for further investigation. No additional details regarding the cause of the engine failure or the extent of damage were provided in the preliminary report.