On August 11, 2007, about 1515 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna T210G, N225RJ, impacted two houses in Lomita, California, during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. The airplane, which was registered to and operated by the pilot, sustained substantial damage. The commercial pilot, who was the sole person on board, received fatal injuries. One person on the ground received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 local personal flight. The flight departed from Zamperini Field Airport in Torrance, California, a few minutes before the accident occurred.

According to preliminary information provided by FAA air traffic control personnel, the airplane departed from runway 29R, and the flight was cleared to make a right closed traffic pattern to return for landing on runway 29R. On the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, the airplane experienced a loss of engine power, and during the ensuing forced landing, it impacted homes in a residential area. No distress calls were received from the airplane.

NTSB Identification: SEA07FA228
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Saturday, August 11, 2007 in Lomita, CA
Aircraft: Cessna T210G, registration: N225RJ
Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Minor.

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