September 5, 2011, Saratoga, Wyo., Cessna T210M Turbo Centurion

At about 1420 Mountain time, the airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain following a loss of engine power during an aborted landing. The private pilot and his three passengers sustained serious injuries. Visual conditions prevailed; an IFR flight plan was filed.

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Key Takeaways:

  • An airplane sustained substantial damage and its pilot and three passengers suffered serious injuries after a complete loss of engine power.
  • The engine failure occurred during an aborted landing (go-around), which was initiated due to wind blowing the aircraft left of the runway centerline.
  • The engine lost power near the departure end of the runway, prompting the pilot to attempt a forced landing straight ahead.
  • During the forced landing, the airplane struck an airport fence and an embankment, subsequently nosediving.
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At about 1420 Mountain time, the airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain following a loss of engine power during an aborted landing. The private pilot and his three passengers sustained serious injuries. Visual conditions prevailed; an IFR flight plan was filed.

As the airplane approached Runway 23, wind blew the airplane left of the runway centerline. The pilot aborted the landing and initiated a go-around. As the airplane approached the departure end of the runway, the engine suffered a complete loss of power. The pilot initiated a forced landing straight ahead to an open area on the airport property. During the landing roll, the airplane struck an airport parameter fence and impacted a road embankment. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over.

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