ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354775
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| Date: | Monday 23 February 1998 |
| Time: | 14:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna T210N |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N1734U |
| MSN: | 21064735 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1982 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2350 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental TSIO-520-R11 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Covington, GA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Ft Lauderdale, FL (FLL |
| Marietta, GA (KRYY) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot experienced a total loss of engine power and made a forced landing in a grassy field. During touch down, the nose wheel sheared off, the nose strut dug into soft terrain, and the airplane nosed-over. FAA investigators found empty fuel tanks and no evidence of fuel spillage. The pilot stated, in part, 'I do believe it was fuel exhaustion...'
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and/or improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Soft/wet terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA98LA083
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 18:12 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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