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June 17, 1995 · Cessna T210N · XBGPJ

Fort Stockton, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Fort Stockton, TX
Aircraft
Cessna T210N
Tail Number
XBGPJ
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA249

ON A FERRY FLIGHT WITHIN MEXICO, THE PILOT BECAME DISORIENTED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO NAVIGATE AROUND WEATHER. THE AIRPLANE DRIFTED INTO UNITED STATES AIRSPACE AND WAS TRACKED BY RADAR. A FORCED LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED TO A MESQUITE TREE COVERED FIELD AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER AND CAME TO REST IN THE INVERTED POSITION AFTER THE IMPACTING TREES DURING THE LANDING FLARE. POST-ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT BOTH FUEL TANKS WERE EMPTY.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING AND THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS.

Full Narrative

On June 17, 1995, at 1622 central daylight time, a Cessna T210N, Mexican registration XBGFJ, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Fort Stockton, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the ferry flight. The airplane was tracked by radar across the Mexican border. U.S Border Patrol and Customs Officers responded to the scene of the accident. The airplane was inspected for contraband and illegal cargo. None was found. According to Border Patrol personnel at the site, the Mexican pilot stated that he was on a ferry flight from Nachasari, Mexico, to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The pilot further stated that he got disoriented while trying to navigate around weather. He also stated that the engine started to run rough and lost power. A forced landing was attempted on a westerly heading to a mesquite tree covered field. The airplane nosed over after impacting the six foot tall mesquite trees, coming to rest in the inverted position. Post accident examination of the airplane revealed that both fuel tanks were empty. Several attempts were made to contact the pilot and the owner of the airplane by mail and by telephone. None were successful in producing a completed NTSB Form 6120.1/2.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:22 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210N
Tail NumberXBGPJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-L · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Unknown

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 12 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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