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April 21, 2006 · Cessna T210L · N732AN
Henryville, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Henryville, IN
Aircraft
Cessna T210L
Tail Number
N732AN
Operator
Thomas L Davidson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA118
The airplane collided trees and the terrain following a loss of engine power during an instrument landing system (ILS) approach. The pilot reported that he switched fuel tanks from the right tank to the left tank during the approach. He then noticed a decrease in airspeed and no fuel flow indication on the fuel flow gauge. He then switched back to the right fuel tank. He stated that he broke out of the clouds at 400 feet. He stated that he made a turn to line up with a field and the airplane contacted tree tops. The pilot reported that the airplane contacted the ground as he continued to line up with the field. Post accident inspection of the airplane revealed the left fuel tank was empty and the right fuel tank contained approximately 19 gallons of fuel.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot selected an empty fuel tank during the approach which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the forced landing.
Full Narrative
The airplane collided with trees and the terrain following a loss of engine power during an instrument landing system (ILS) approach. The pilot reported he switched fuel tanks from the right tank to the left tank during the approach. He then noticed a decrease in airspeed and no fuel flow indication on the fuel flow gauge. He then switched back to the right fuel tank. He stated he broke out of the clouds at 400 feet. He stated he made a turn to line up with a field and the airplane contacted tree tops. The pilot reported the airplane contacted the ground as he continued to line up with the field. Post accident inspection of the airplane revealed the left fuel tank was empty and the right fuel tank contained approximately 19 gallons of fuel.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210L
Tail NumberN732AN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas L Davidson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-H · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 11 kt
Visibility1.2 sm
CeilingOvercast 600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 63 F
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time13:05
Weather SourceWFAC