At 0735 Pacific time the airplane experienced a loss of engine power during cruise, made a forced landing, and came to rest inverted in a salt marsh. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot was not injured; a passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. According to the pilot, about 10 minutes after takeoff, the pilot noted a loss of engine power with a rough-running engine. The pilot made a forced landing in the salt marsh area. On the landing rollout, the landing gear dug into the ground, and the airplane came to rest inverted.
May 28, 2007, Napa, Calif., Cessna TU206G
At 0735 Pacific time the airplane experienced a loss of engine power during cruise, made a forced landing, and came to rest inverted in a salt marsh. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot was not injured; a passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane experienced a loss of engine power during cruise, necessitating a forced landing in a salt marsh.
- The aircraft sustained substantial damage, coming to rest inverted after its landing gear dug into the ground during rollout.
- The pilot was uninjured, but a passenger sustained minor injuries.
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