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October 28, 1985 · Cessna T210NII · N1728U
Sterling, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 28, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sterling, CO
Aircraft
Cessna T210NII
Tail Number
N1728U
Operator
Sterling Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA015
THE PLT INDICATED HE HAD THE ARPT IN SITE WHEN THE ENG FAILED DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE INVESTIGATION REVEA LED THE ENG TACH SHOWED A TOTAL LAPSED TIME OF 4.9 HRS FLOWN ON THIS ONE FUEL LOAD. THE PERFOMANCE CHARTS FOR THIS PARTICULAR FLT INDICATES A MAX FLT TIME OF BETWEEN 4.45 HRS AND 4.8 HRS. THE PLT INDICATED HE SHOULD HAVE ADDED FUEL TO PREVENT THE ACCIDENT FROM HAPPENING.
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THE PLT INDICATED HE HAD THE ARPT IN SITE WHEN THE ENG FAILED DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE INVESTIGATION REVEA LED THE ENG TACH SHOWED A TOTAL LAPSED TIME OF 4.9 HRS FLOWN ON THIS ONE FUEL LOAD. THE PERFOMANCE CHARTS FOR THIS PARTICULAR FLT INDICATES A MAX FLT TIME OF BETWEEN 4.45 HRS AND 4.8 HRS. THE PLT INDICATED HE SHOULD HAVE ADDED FUEL TO PREVENT THE ACCIDENT FROM HAPPENING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:40 MST
Nearest AirportCrosson Fld (28nm NNW)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210NII
Tail NumberN1728U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSterling Air Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 10 kt
Visibility28 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:46
Weather SourceWFAC