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December 14, 1983 · Cessna T210N · N4894C
Port Arthur, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 14, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Port Arthur, TX
Aircraft
Cessna T210N
Tail Number
N4894C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW84LA096
THE ACFT CRASH LANDED IN A MUDDY FIELD ABOUT 1 MILE FROM THE ARPT AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND. THE ACFT WAS EXAMINED AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND FOUND TO HAVE AN EMPTY LEFT FUEL TANK. THE RIGHT TANK CONTAINED 16 GALLONS OF FUEL. THE PLT STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN ALTERNATING TANKS AND SWITCHED TO THE RIGHT TANK BEFORE LANDING AND THE ENGINE QUIT.
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THE ACFT CRASH LANDED IN A MUDDY FIELD ABOUT 1 MILE FROM THE ARPT AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND. THE ACFT WAS EXAMINED AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND FOUND TO HAVE AN EMPTY LEFT FUEL TANK. THE RIGHT TANK CONTAINED 16 GALLONS OF FUEL. THE PLT STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN ALTERNATING TANKS AND SWITCHED TO THE RIGHT TANK BEFORE LANDING AND THE ENGINE QUIT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:22 CST
Nearest AirportJefferson Co. (2nm S)
Runway30
Runway Length6750 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210N
Tail NumberN4894C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind260° @ 16 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 43 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time00:35
Weather SourceWFAC