ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 294885
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| Date: | Monday 29 December 2003 |
| Time: | 23:19 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 210 |
| Owner/operator: | Brian Clemens |
| Registration: | N6539X |
| MSN: | 57539 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1960 |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-470 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Rialto, California -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Las Vegas-North Las Vegas Airport, NV (VGT/KVGT) |
| Chino Airport, CA (CNO/KCNO) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane collided with ground obstacles following a loss of engine power during a VFR go-around. During a 200-mile instrument cross-country flight, the pilot attempted to lean the mixture while climbing to an altitude of 10,000 feet; however, the engine would sputter and cough. The pilot chose to position the mixture in the "FULL RICH" position. Unable to climb to the appropriate altitude, the pilot canceled his IFR flight plan and continued VFR with flight following. About halfway through the flight, the right wing fuel gage was indicating empty, and though concerned about the apparent abnormal fuel consumption, the pilot decided to continue to his original destination. The fuel selector was then switched to the left fuel tank. At this time, the airplane was flying over several airports with maintenance and fueling facilities. Approaching the destination, the left fuel tank gage was indicating a low quantity and the pilot declared an emergency. The pilot attempted to land at a nearby airport but the airplane was too high and fast for landing. The engine lost power during a go-around attempt. Post accident examination did not reveal any fuel staining on the airplane. The vent lines and ports were unobstructed and the fuel tank filler cap seals were in good condition. Approximately 3 gallons of fuel were drained from the left tank; approximately 10.5 gallons were drained from the right fuel tank. According to the POH for the airplane, the total fuel system capacity is 65 gallons, with 5 gallons (2.5 for each tank) unusable. The fuel selector has three positions, OFF, LEFT, and RIGHT. The fuel selector was in the "LEFT" position at the accident site. Impact damage precluded functional testing of the engine and the fuel metering unit. Fueling records established that the airplane was filled to capacity before flight.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his fuel mismanagement and his delay in initiating remedial action which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX04LA083
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 12-Oct-2022 15:22 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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