Accident · 2011-02-24
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-02-24
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA T210M (N6149B)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- FLIGHT EXPRESS INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Flight Express Inc.
Probable cause
Latent dimensional discrepancies related to the engine crankcase main bearing saddle bores, which precipitated the fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the engine manufacturer's failure to properly identify and address the crankcase discrepancies when the engine was rebuilt.
Source: NTSB case CEN11FA202Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 38 | Class 1 (2010-03-01) | 5,800 total · 900 in this make/model · 5,670 as PIC · 150 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.