Cessna 205 catastrophic engine failure while flying on an IFR flight plan from S36 (Seattle, WA) to KMYV (Sacramento, CA) Cruising at 9,000 feet. IO-470-S engine suddenly vibrated and then immediately exploded, stopping the propeller instantly. Glide and divert to KHIO (Hillsboro, OR) captured on a GoPro Hero. ATC audio partially from LiveATC.net. No word yet on cause of failure, photos at the end of the video show the damage.

Video starts 1:20 after initial exchange with ATC. Thanks to Portland Departure for the help and coordination.


UPDATE 3/3/2022 Kevin's insurance will not cover the loss of the engine as he successfully saved the airplane in this forced landing. We are starting a 'Go Fund Me' campaign to help recover his losses here: https://gofund.me/40c4b616
Engine fund has begun...https://paypal.me/cessna205

Able to stay so cool thanks to my Plane Tint, thanks Alan!
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Thanks NFlightCam for the prop filter ;)
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