NONE · CESSNA 421C · 2023-12-08 · McGregor, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN24LA061
Event ID
20231213193520
Type
Accident
Date
2023-12-08
Location
McGregor, TX, USA
Coordinates
31.4127, -97.3666
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
421C
Registration
N146TJ
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the spring pin in the right propeller governor, which precluded the pilot from controlling the propeller pitch to maintain engine rpm, resulting in a loss of engine thrust, excessive drag, and the subsequent forced landing to a field.