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April 6, 1993 · Cessna T210 · N6471N
Philadelphia, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 6, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Philadelphia, IL
Aircraft
Cessna T210
Tail Number
N6471N
Operator
Kenneth G Medearis
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA136
THE PILOT WAS FLYING FROM PEORIA TO JACKSONVILLE TO REFUEL WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES FROM JACKSONVILLE, A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WAS EXPERIENCED AND A GEAR-UP FORCED LANDING WAS MADE ON A RURAL ROAD. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED BOTH MAIN FUEL TANKS AND ONE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK WERE EMPTY. THE OTHER AUXILIARY FUEL TANK CONTAINED 1/8' OF FUEL. THE PILOT STATED HE WAS AWARE THAT THE FUEL GAUGES WERE INACCURATE AND HAD RECALIBRATED THEM BY RUNNING THEM DRY AND MARKING THE 'TRUE' EMPTY POSITIONS WITH TAPE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ENSURE AN ADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS FLYING FROM PEORIA TO JACKSONVILLE TO REFUEL WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES FROM JACKSONVILLE, A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WAS EXPERIENCED AND A GEAR-UP FORCED LANDING WAS MADE ON A RURAL ROAD. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED BOTH MAIN FUEL TANKS AND ONE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK WERE EMPTY. THE OTHER AUXILIARY FUEL TANK CONTAINED 1/8' OF FUEL. THE PILOT STATED HE WAS AWARE THAT THE FUEL GAUGES WERE INACCURATE AND HAD RECALIBRATED THEM BY RUNNING THEM DRY AND MARKING THE 'TRUE' EMPTY POSITIONS WITH TAPE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210
Tail NumberN6471N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKenneth G Medearis
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 5 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC