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May 28, 2002 · Cessna T210N · N4672Y

Orlando, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Cessna T210N
Tail Number
N4672Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL02LA108

The airplane lost engine power during an instrument approach and the pilot executed a forced landing to a nearby golf course. On roll-out , the nose wheel dug into the turf and the airplane flipped inverted. The examination of the airplane at the accident site also revealed that fuel was leaking from the right wing vent. No fuel was found in the left wing; the fuel selector was found in the off position.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate planning decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.

Full Narrative

On May 28, 2002, at 1751 eastern daylight time, a Cessna T210N, N4672Y, registered to and operated by Flight Express, Inc., collided with the ground during a forced landing near Orlando Executive Airport in Orlando, Florida. The domestic cargo flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 135 with an instrument flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the airline transport pilot was not injured. The flight departed Boca Raton, Florida, at 1630. According to the pilot, the flight was on an instrument approach to land on runway 07 at Orlando Executive Airport. Approximately 13 miles from the runway, the engine lost power and the pilot executed a forced landing to a nearby golf course. On roll-out , the nose wheel dug into the turf and the airplane flipped inverted. Examination of the airplane disclosed that the nose gear was sheared off, and there was damage to both the vertical stabilizer and the propeller. The examination of the airplane at the accident site also revealed that fuel was leaking from the right wing vent. No fuel was found in the left wing; the fuel selector was found in the off position. A functional check of the engine was performed, but was limited to 1500 RPM due to impact damage. Replacement of several parts was necessary, but on the third attempt, the engine started and appeared to operate normally. Examination also showed that the flight departed with fuel. the tachometer times at the beginning of the flight was 1674.2 hours, and 1679.2 hours at the time of the loss of engine power.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:51 EDT
Nearest AirportOrlando Executive (10nm WSW)
Runway07
Runway Length6003 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210N
Tail NumberN4672Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 11 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data