CESSNA 310I
Aurora, CO — January 28, 2014
Event Information
| Date | January 28, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA125 |
| Event ID | 20140129X13813 |
| Location | Aurora, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.34000, -104.42000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 310I |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
Full Narrative
The pilot and pilot-rated passenger reported that while in cruise flight, both engines experienced a partial loss of power. The pilot selected an open field and conducted a forced landing. Due to rough terrain, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
The pilot stated that the reason for the loss of engine power was due to fuel exhaustion, as he did not verify fuel quantity prior to departure. The pilot requested his local fixed base operator to fill his main fuel tanks, which did not occur. The pilot stated that he should not have assumed the fueling had occurred.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.