Cessna Catastrophic Engine Failure Emergency with Video and ATC Audio

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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