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September 7, 1995 · Cessna 210L · N1751X

Springfield, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 7, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Springfield, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 210L
Tail Number
N1751X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA314

The pilot reported that when approximately 6 miles from his destination airport, the engine experienced a complete loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot made a forced landing on a farm field, and during the landing roll the airplane collided with a fence. The pilot stated he had refueled the airplane prior to departure but had not made a visual check of the fuel tanks. Postaccident examination found no fuel in the fuel tanks, fuel line, or flow divider.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel for the intended trip, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Full Narrative

On September 7, 1995, at 1800 central daylight time, a Cessna 210L, N1751X, was substantially damaged following a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in Springfield, Missouri. The pilot and two passengers reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight had departed Wheeling, West Virginia, at 1445 eastern daylight time, with an intended destination of Springfield, Missouri. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and no flight plan was filed. During a telephone interview, the pilot reported that the flight originated from Plymouth, Massachusetts, and had made a fuel stop in Wheeling, West Virginia. The pilot stated that he did not visually checked each fuel tank to ensure that they had been topped off prior to departing for the flight's final destination of Springfield, Missouri. The pilot reported that when approximately six miles north of Springfield, Missouri, the engine experienced a complete loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot made a forced landing on a farm field. During the landing roll, the airplane struck a fence before coming to rest. Postaccident examination found no fuel in the fuel tanks, fuel lines, or flow divider. The pilot stated the cause of the accident was the "tanks not properly filled to max at Wheeling Airport, West VA and pilot's failing to ensure a max fuel load for the intended trip." Airworthiness Directive 94-12-08 pertains to Cessna 210's fuel servicing. This AD, which encompasses N1751X, requires either the installation of raised fuel caps or the fabrication of two placards which are to be placed on each wing fuel filler opening. The placards are to state, "TO ASSURE FULL CAPACITY WHILE FILLING, FILL SLOWLY DURING LAST 5 GALLONS, RECHECK FOR FULL AFTER 2 MINUTES." AD 94-12-08 requires compliance within 12 calendar months from the date of the AD. Review of N1751X's logbook and inspection of the airplane found that this AD had not been accomplished to date. The pilot stated that he was not aware of this AD which affected N1751X.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210L
Tail NumberN1751X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-H · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 14 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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