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May 15, 2019 · Cessna T210 L · N732DK

Medford, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 2019
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Medford, OR
Aircraft
Cessna T210 L (1976)
Tail Number
N732DK
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR19LA165

The pilot reported that he completed a cross-country flight. Shortly after departing on the return flight, the engine lost total power because he had “run out of fuel.” The pilot attempted to return to the airport to land. He switched fuel tanks but forgot to activate the fuel boost pump. Engine power was not restored, and the pilot landed in a field short of the runway, during which the airplane sustained substantial damage. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector who responded to the site reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the tail. One fuel tank was dry, and the other contained fuel. The fuel onboard was not quantified by the FAA inspector, but the pilot reported that the airplane contained 20 gallons. Based on the information available, it is likely that the pilot exhausted the fuel supply in one tank, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Use of equip/system-Pilot

Full Narrative

On May 14, 2019, about 1920 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna T210L, N732DK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Medford, Oregon. The private pilot and passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he completed a cross-country flight from French Valley Airport (F70), Murrieta, California to Beagle Sky Ranch Airport (OR96), Medford, Oregon. Shortly after departing on the return flight, the engine lost total power because he had “run out of fuel.” The pilot attempted to return to the airport to land. He switched fuel tanks but forgot to activate the fuel boost pump. Engine power was not restored, and the pilot landed in a field short of the runway, during which the airplane sustained substantial damage. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector who responded to the site reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the tail. One fuel tank was dry, and the other contained fuel. The fuel onboard was not quantified by the FAA inspector, but the pilot reported that the airplane contained 20 gallons.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:20 PDT
Nearest AirportBeagle Sky Ranch (0.5nm SSE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210 L
Tail NumberN732DK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · TSIO-520-SER · Reciprocating · 265

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · Minor
Crew 2Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 45 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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