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August 14, 1986 · Cessna 210 · N9998Y
Tulsa, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 1986
Injury Outcomes
6 injuries (1 serious injury, 5 minor injuries)
Location
Tulsa, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N9998Y
Operator
Glenn Hayden
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86LA149
THE PILOT WAS ON AN APPROACH INTO TULSA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SURGE AFTER THE LANDING GEAR HAD BEEN LOWERED. THE PILOT INFORMED THE TOWER HE THOUGHT HE WAS EXPERIENCING FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED 2,000 FEET SHORT OF RUNWAY 17L. THE PILOT HAD NOT VISUALLY CHECKED THE FUEL TANKS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. ON EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE, AFTER THE ACCIDENT, NOTHING MECHANICALLY WRONG COULD BE FOUND WITH THE ENGINE. THERE WAS NO FUEL FOUND IN EITHER OF THE TANKS.
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THE PILOT WAS ON AN APPROACH INTO TULSA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SURGE AFTER THE LANDING GEAR HAD BEEN LOWERED. THE PILOT INFORMED THE TOWER HE THOUGHT HE WAS EXPERIENCING FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED 2,000 FEET SHORT OF RUNWAY 17L. THE PILOT HAD NOT VISUALLY CHECKED THE FUEL TANKS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. ON EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE, AFTER THE ACCIDENT, NOTHING MECHANICALLY WRONG COULD BE FOUND WITH THE ENGINE. THERE WAS NO FUEL FOUND IN EITHER OF THE TANKS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportTulsa International (1nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN9998Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGlenn Hayden
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary6 injuries (1 serious injury, 5 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor5
Uninjured0
Total6
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 11 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:38
Weather SourceWFAC