At about 1425 Pacific time, the airplane impacted terrain during a forced landing. The commercial pilot and his three passengers were not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed. While en route, the pilot noticed the fuel quantity was getting lower than he was comfortable with, so he elected to divert. During the descent, the engine lost power, and he was unable to get it restarted. The airplane landed on rough terrain.
April 24, 2009, Hanford, Calif., Cessna T210M Turbo Centurion
At about 1425 Pacific time, the airplane impacted terrain during a forced landing. The commercial pilot and his three passengers were not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage during a forced landing, though the commercial pilot and three passengers were uninjured.
- The pilot initiated a diversion due to uncomfortably low fuel quantity.
- During the subsequent descent, the engine lost power and could not be restarted, leading to an impact with rough terrain.
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