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September 28, 1995 · Cessna P210N · N6500W

Phoenix, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 28, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna P210N
Tail Number
N6500W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX95LA342

THE ENGINE SUSTAINED A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER ABOUT 1.5 MILES NORTH-NORTHEAST OF THE AIRPORT. THE PILOT LANDED IN AN OPEN FIELD, BUT NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE RAN OUT OF GAS.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations. The soft terrain was a factor in this accident.

Full Narrative

On September 28, 1995, at 0834 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna P210N, N6500W, nosed over onto its back while executing an emergency landing in an open area about 1 1/2 miles north-northeast of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, Phoenix, Arizona. The emergency landing was precipitated by a total loss of engine power. The airplane, registered to and operated by Sun State Builders, Tempe, Arizona, sustained substantial damage. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated at Prescott Airport at 0800 hours. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Western-Pacific Region quality assurance personnel reported that the pilot transmitted to the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport local controller at 0833 hours: "I ran out of fuel." FAA inspectors from the Scottsdale Flight Standards District Office, Scottsdale, Arizona, reported that there was no evidence of any fuel spillage or any fuel remaining in the airplane wing tanks. In the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated, in part, ". . . ran out of fuel short of Phoenix, Sky Harbor. . . ."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:34 MST
Nearest AirportPhoenix Sky Harbor (2nm NNE)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna P210N
Tail NumberN6500W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-AF · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data