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February 12, 1991 · Cessna 210L · N210YB
Brownsville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Brownsville, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 210L
Tail Number
N210YB
Operator
Pesa Sales
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW91LA037
UPON RETURNING FROM A ROUND ROBIN CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS WHILE ON A TWO MILE FINAL TO HIS DESTINATION. HE REPORTED THE POWER LOSS TO THE TOWER AND STATED THAT HE THOUGHT HE HAD ENOUGH FUEL TO MAKE IT TO THE AIRPORT. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN SHORT AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE, AND A DITCH, SLIDING TO A STOP AGAINST THE AIRPORT PERIMETER FENCE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT ABOUT ONE GALLON OF FUEL REMAINED IN THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO HIS DEPARTURE ON THE LAST LEG OF THE FLIGHT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Full Narrative
UPON RETURNING FROM A ROUND ROBIN CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS WHILE ON A TWO MILE FINAL TO HIS DESTINATION. HE REPORTED THE POWER LOSS TO THE TOWER AND STATED THAT HE THOUGHT HE HAD ENOUGH FUEL TO MAKE IT TO THE AIRPORT. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN SHORT AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE, AND A DITCH, SLIDING TO A STOP AGAINST THE AIRPORT PERIMETER FENCE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT ABOUT ONE GALLON OF FUEL REMAINED IN THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:22 CST
Nearest AirportS. Padre Int'L (1nm NW)
Runway13
Runway Length7400 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210L
Tail NumberN210YB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPesa Sales
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-L · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind110° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT