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January 21, 1984 · Aero Commander 690A · N83MC
Liberty, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 21, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Liberty, MO
Aircraft
Aero Commander 690A
Tail Number
N83MC
Operator
Central Air Charter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA062
THE PLT STATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 15 MIN FROM HIS DESTINATION THE LOW FUEL LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN THE COCKPIT. THE ACFT WAS FLOWN FOR APPROX 10 MIN WHEN THE ENGINES SPUTTERED AND QUIT. THE PLT STATED HE 'CAME IN TOO HOT AND BOUNCED OFF THE RWY, PULLED THE GEAR UP LOOKED FOR A FIELD OR ROAD FINALLY COMING TO REST ON A FROZEN POND. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED LESS THAN 2 GAL OF FUEL ABOARD THE ACFT.
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THE PLT STATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 15 MIN FROM HIS DESTINATION THE LOW FUEL LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN THE COCKPIT. THE ACFT WAS FLOWN FOR APPROX 10 MIN WHEN THE ENGINES SPUTTERED AND QUIT. THE PLT STATED HE 'CAME IN TOO HOT AND BOUNCED OFF THE RWY, PULLED THE GEAR UP LOOKED FOR A FIELD OR ROAD FINALLY COMING TO REST ON A FROZEN POND. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED LESS THAN 2 GAL OF FUEL ABOARD THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:50 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander 690A
Tail NumberN83MC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentral Air Charter
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-331-5-251 · Turboprop · 717
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind200° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point3 C / 10 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time05:54
Weather SourceWFAC