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Aviation accident MIA94FA064

2 fatal · CESSNA T210M · 1994-02-03 · PRENTISS, MS, USA

Event

NTSB number
MIA94FA064
Event ID
20001206X00791
Type
Accident
Date
1994-02-03
Location
PRENTISS, MS, USA
Coordinates
31.590621, -89.869834

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3

Aircraft

Make
CESSNA
Model
T210M
Registration
N6572M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to the number five piston crown structure sustaining detonation/pre-ignition damage for undetermined reasons. The number two connecting rod and rod bolts failed due to an oil distress event. This resulted in a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain while attempting a forced landing at night.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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