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January 28, 2014 · Cessna 310I I · N8133M

Aurora, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 28, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Aurora, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 310I I (1964)
Tail Number
N8133M
Operator
Flying Fools
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA125

The pilot and pilot-rated passenger reported that while in cruise flight, both engines experienced a partial loss of power. The pilot selected an open field and conducted a forced landing. Due to rough terrain, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot stated that the reason for the loss of engine power was due to fuel exhaustion, as he did not verify fuel quantity prior to departure. The pilot requested his local fixed base operator to fill his main fuel tanks, which did not occur. The pilot stated that he should not have assumed the fueling had occurred. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.

Full Narrative

The pilot and pilot-rated passenger reported that while in cruise flight, both engines experienced a partial loss of power. The pilot selected an open field and conducted a forced landing. Due to rough terrain, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot stated that the reason for the loss of engine power was due to fuel exhaustion, as he did not verify fuel quantity prior to departure. The pilot requested his local fixed base operator to fill his main fuel tanks, which did not occur. The pilot stated that he should not have assumed the fueling had occurred. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 310I I
Tail NumberN8133M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlying Fools
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · I0-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260 | Cont Motor · I0-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 72 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / -2 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time23:30
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data