ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 381526
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| Date: | Monday 4 July 1983 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna T210L |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2317S |
| MSN: | 21OL-61244 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1303 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental TIO-520 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Saratoga, WY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Saratoga, WY (KSAA) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING A SIGHT-SEEING FLT AT APRX 7000 FT MSL (500 FT AGL), THE ENGINE LOST POWER ABOUT 15 MIN AFTER THE PLT SWITCHED FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT MAIN TANK & DESCENDED FROM A HIGHER ALTITUDE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLANE WAS DAMAGED DURING A WHEELS UP LANDING ON HILLY TERRAIN. APRX 18 GAL OF FUEL WAS FOUND REMAINING IN THE RIGHT TANK. NO PREIMPACT/MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE WAS FOUND. ALL APPLICABLE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES & SERVICE BULLETIN WERE COMPLIED WITH.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN83LA158
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Apr-2024 04:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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