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November 8, 1986 · Cessna 210L · N59034
Montgomery, AL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 8, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Montgomery, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 210L
Tail Number
N59034
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL87FA017
THE ACFT WAS FLOWN FOR SLIGHTLY LESS THAN 3 HRS ON AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLT. THE ACFT WAS REPORTEDLY NEARLY FULL OF FUEL BEFORE TAKEOFF. CAPACITY IS 89 GALS. AT MAX CONSUMPTION OF 22 GPH THE ACFT SHOULD HAVE STILL HAD FUEL AVAILABLE WHEN THE ENG QUIT. DURING THE FORCED LNDG THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES AND THE GROUND ABOUT 1 MILE FORM THE RWY. THE ENG WAS TEST RUN SATISFACTORILY AFTER THE ACC. THE ACFT HAD LAIN IN AN INVERTED POSITION OVERNITE BEFORE THE INSPECTION WHICH SHOWED ONLY A FEW OUNCES OF FUEL IN THE ACFT. THE CFI STATED THAT THE FULLEST TANK WAS SELECTED PRIOR TO THE LAST TAKEOFF.
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THE ACFT WAS FLOWN FOR SLIGHTLY LESS THAN 3 HRS ON AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLT. THE ACFT WAS REPORTEDLY NEARLY FULL OF FUEL BEFORE TAKEOFF. CAPACITY IS 89 GALS. AT MAX CONSUMPTION OF 22 GPH THE ACFT SHOULD HAVE STILL HAD FUEL AVAILABLE WHEN THE ENG QUIT. DURING THE FORCED LNDG THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES AND THE GROUND ABOUT 1 MILE FORM THE RWY. THE ENG WAS TEST RUN SATISFACTORILY AFTER THE ACC. THE ACFT HAD LAIN IN AN INVERTED POSITION OVERNITE BEFORE THE INSPECTION WHICH SHOWED ONLY A FEW OUNCES OF FUEL IN THE ACFT. THE CFI STATED THAT THE FULLEST TANK WAS SELECTED PRIOR TO THE LAST TAKEOFF.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CST
Nearest AirportDannelly Field (1nm E)
Runway27
Runway Length9001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210L
Tail NumberN59034
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-L3A · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:15
Weather SourceWFAC