Accident Overview
On September 12, 2025, at approximately 1739 central daylight time, a Cessna 210A airplane, registration N911MC, sustained substantial damage during an accident near Gore Springs, Mississippi. The pilot reported minor injuries. The flight was conducted as a personal flight under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
Loss of Engine Power and Forced Landing
The pilot reported a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. Subsequently, he executed a forced landing onto a two-lane road. During the landing, the wings struck trees and a road sign. Both wings sustained leading-edge impact damage, affecting the outboard 2 to 3 feet and near mid-span.
ADS-B Data
ADS-B data indicated that the flight departed from Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) at 1550 and climbed to a cruise altitude of about 4,500 feet mean sea level (msl). At approximately 1731, the airplane entered a descent that continued until the final data point, consistent with the reported loss of engine power. The last ADS-B data point was recorded at 1738:17, with an altitude of 1,000 feet msl.
Investigation
An examination of the engine is planned following recovery of the airplane to an appropriate facility. No further information regarding the cause or contributing factors has been released at this time.