ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356138
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| Date: | Friday 21 March 1997 |
| Time: | 08:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna T210L |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N613CW |
| MSN: | 59920 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6636 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental TSIO-520-H |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Durango, CO -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Farmington, NM |
| (5CO0) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, he departed with 48 gallons of fuel on board to fly a 223 NM trip, which included 4 full stops. The pilot reported that he believed that he had sufficient fuel to complete the trip, and that he checked the fuel with a company approved calibrated measuring device at each stop. He further stated that as he was nearing his destination, the 'engine quit,' and he performed a forced landing in a 'rugged sage brush field.' Personnel involved in the airplane recovery process reported that they found 'no fuel in the airplane, nor was there any evidence of fuel spillage or leakage on the ground at the scene.' A representative of the airplane's manufacturer calculated that the trip, with 4 full stops, required approximately 56 gallons of fuel to complete.
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to ensure there was sufficient fuel aboard for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a successful forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW97LA142
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 19:25 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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