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October 29, 1994 · Cessna T-210M · N533CA

Tyler, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 1994
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Tyler, TX
Aircraft
Cessna T-210M
Tail Number
N533CA
Operator
Stebbins Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA035

The engine lost power inside the outer marker on a practice ILS approach. According to the pilot, he switched tanks from left to right, but couldn't restart the engine. He reported the right tank fuel gauge indicated full, and the left gauge indicated 1/2 full while he was switching tanks. The airplane then descended into trees 3/4 mile from the approach end of the runway and came to rest approximately wings level and slightly nose down. During aircraft recovery 19 hours after the accident, the right fuel tank was observed to be empty, and the left fuel tank contained 27 gallons of fuel. No fuel spillage was noted at the site. The right wing fuel tank was checked for leaks; a one drop per second leak was noted near a damaged area of the wing leading edge which was crushed back to the spar. No previous fuel stains were noted near the crushed area. The engine operated normally during post accident tests on both left and right fuel tank selector valves.

NTSB Probable Cause

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL MANAGEMENT AND FUEL STARVATION. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Full Narrative

On October 29, 1994, at 1347 central daylight time, a Cessna T-210M, N533CA, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in the vicinity of Tyler, Texas. The private pilot and one passenger received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight. The pilot reported, in his endorsed statement, that while on a practice ILS approach to runway 13 at Tyler's Pounds Field, the "engine sputtered" during the outbound leg to procedure turn. He then switched fuel tanks from RIGHT to LEFT. Inside the outer marker, the "engine sputtered" again and lost power. The pilot then switched fuel tanks from LEFT to RIGHT, operated the boost pump, but could not restart the engine. The pilot further reported that the RIGHT fuel gauge indicated FULL and the LEFT gauge indicated "a little less than" 1/2 FULL while he was switching tanks. The airplane then descended into trees approximately 3/4 mile from the approach end of the runway and came to rest approximately wings level and slightly nose down. During aircraft recovery, 19 hours after the accident, the right fuel tank was observed to be empty and approximately 27 gallons of fuel was found in the left fuel tank. No evidence of fuel spillage was noted at the site. The right wing fuel tank was filled with water to check for leaks. It was noted that water seeped at a rate of 1 drop per second near a damaged area of the wing leading edge which was crushed back to the spar. No previous fuel stains were noted near the crushed area. Two engine runs were performed after the accident. One using the fuel selector valve on the RIGHT TANK position, and one using the LEFT TANK position. The engine started normally on both runs and was operated normally to 2500 RPM each time. Manifold pressure was observed as 23 inches on the LEFT TANK fuel selector, and 25 inches on the RIGHT selector. The main fuel screen was examined and found to be clean and clear.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:47 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T-210M
Tail NumberN533CA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStebbins Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 5 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourcePILO

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