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December 4, 1994 · Cessna T210M · N7614K

Wadsworth, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 4, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wadsworth, OH
Aircraft
Cessna T210M
Tail Number
N7614K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC95LA041

THE PILOT STATED, '...AS I WAS READY TO TURN BASE, THE ENGINE QUIT. I...ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE. WHEN THIS WAS UNSUCCESSFUL, I TURNED FINAL AND ATTEMPTED TO LAND. WHEN I REALIZED I WOULD BE SHORT,...I VEERED ...RIGHT TO GIVE ME ROOM FOR LANDING IN THE FIELD....' POSTACCIDENT EXAMINATION REVEALED 30 AND 15 GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL TANKS RESPECTIVELY. THE FAA INSPECTOR'S REPORTED, '...ENGINE AND ENGINE COMPONENTS WERE FIELD EXAMINED, NO DETECTABLE DISCREPANCIES NOTED. AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP OPERATIONAL. NO WATER NOTED IN FUEL TANKS OR FUEL STRAINER....'

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.

Full Narrative

On December 4, 1994, about 1320 eastern standard time, N761YK, a Cessna T210M, N761YK, was substantially damaged during a forced landed in Wadsworth, Ohio. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal, local flight, which departed from the Rickenbacker Airport, Columbus, Ohio. No flight plan was filed for the flight that was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In the NTSB form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated: ...As I was ready to turn base, the engine quit. I turned base and attempted to restart the engine. When this was unsuccessful, I turned final and attempted to land. When I realized I would be short and might hit the ditch 50 yards north of [the runway], I veered slightly to the right to give me room for landing in the field....The plane touched down in the soft dirt on the right wheel and the nose gear broke and the left wing then touched.... Postaccident examination by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector revealed that the left and right fuel tanks had 30 and 15 gallons of fuel respectively. Additionally, the FAA Inspector reported: ...Engine and engine components were field examined, no detectable discrepancies noted. Auxiliary fuel pump operational. No water noted in fuel tanks or fuel strainer....

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 EST
Nearest AirportWadsworth Municipal (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length3536 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210M
Tail NumberN7614K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 8 kt
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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