WICHITA FALLS, TX, USA
N5280V
CESSNA 210L
AFTER CLIMBING TO 2500 FT THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND QUIT. THE PILOT LOWERED THE LANDING GEAR AND SHUT DOWN ALL SWITCHES BUT DID NOT EXTEND THE FLAPS. DURING THE ENSUING EMERGENCY LANDING THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER IN A WHEAT FIELD. ENGINE EXAMINATION REVEALED A PISTON PIN THAT HAD BROKEN AS A RESULT OF METAL FATIGUE.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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