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May 4, 1995 · Cessna 210J · N2423S
Fabens, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fabens, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 210J
Tail Number
N2423S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95TA187
THE ENGINE LOST POWER WHILE ON INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB AT AN ALTITUDE OF 75 FEET AGL. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN OF THE RUNWAY, OVERRAN THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER AFTER IMPACTING A SAND DUNE. POSTACCIDENT EXAMINATION REVEALED WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL.
Full Narrative
On May 4, 1995 at 0912 central daylight time, a Cessna 210J, N2423S, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Fabens, Texas. The instructor pilot and the commercial pilot receiving instruction were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the public use flight. A company VFR flight plan was in effect at the time of the accident. According to the operator, the engine lost power while on initial takeoff climb at an altitude of 75 feet AGL. The airplane touched down on the runway, overran the end of the runway and nosed over after impacting a sand dune. A post accident examination of the powerplant revealed that the loss of power was the result of water contamination of the aircraft fuel system.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:12 MDT
Nearest AirportFabens Airport (0nm)
Runway8
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210J
Tail NumberN2423S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-H · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 10 kt
Visibility70 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO