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January 28, 2015 · Cessna 310B · N131X
Rothville, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 28, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rothville, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 310B (1955)
Tail Number
N131X
Operator
Tommy Lee Kirk
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA130
The pilot reported that the airplane was at 8,000 feet mean sea level when it ran out of fuel. He executed a forced landing to a field which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane was at 8,000 feet mean sea level when it ran out of fuel. He executed a forced landing to a field which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310B
Tail NumberN131X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTommy Lee Kirk
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind120° @ 10 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time09:55
Weather SourceWFAC