# NTSB Accident CEN24LA061
> **CESSNA 421C** · 2023-12-08 · McGregor, TX, USA · NONE
## 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.

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