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February 10, 1993 · Cessna 210D · N3876Y

Hillsboro, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 10, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hillsboro, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 210D
Tail Number
N3876Y
Operator
Lowe Don E
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA082

THE AIRPLANE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL POWER LOSS WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT ON A DARK NIGHT VFR FLIGHT. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND AFTER MANUALLY LOWERING THE GEAR, EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING INTO A MUDDY PLOWED FIELD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE FUEL TANKS WERE EMPTY, EXCEPT FOR UNUSABLE FUEL. THERE WAS NO TANK COMPROMISE OR FUEL SPILLAGE AT THE SITE OR EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE ON THE AIRFRAME OR WINGS. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE HAD BEEN TOPPED OFF WITH 56 GALLONS OF FUEL ABOUT 1.2 HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE ENGINE SUBSEQUENTLY WAS TEST RUN AND OPERATED NORMALLY.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE ENSUING FORCED LANDING.

Full Narrative

On Tuesday, February 9, 1993, at approximately 2300 central standard time, a Cessna 210D, N3876Y, was substantially damaged when the nose gear collapsed during a forced landing near Hillsboro, Texas. The forced landing was executed following a complete loss of engine power. The airplane, owned by a private individual and loaned to the commercial pilot, was on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. There was no flight plan filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries. At 0003, the Hill County Sheriff's Office received a complaint from a citizen who stated that a "suspicious person" had come to his front door. Upon arrival at the residence, the Sheriff's deputy found the pilot who said he had crashed his airplane in a nearby field and that he had lost fuel pressure. At first, the pilot refused medical treatment, however, due to his apparent injuries and his disoriented state, the deputy elected to call an EMS unit and have him transported to the hospital. He was taken to the Hill County Hospital where he was treated and released. The deputy stated that he smelled alcohol on the pilot and felt that he was intoxicated. Attempts by the NTSB and FAA to locate the pilot have been unsuccessful to date. Examination of the airplane indicated it had landed in a muddy plowed field and that the nose gear had collapsed and it nosed over. One gallon of fuel was found in the right tank and 2 gallons were found in the left tank. There was no evidence of tank compromise or fuel spills at the site.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210D
Tail NumberN3876Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLowe Don E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-A(9) · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind170° @ 15 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time03:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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