CESSNA 210
Edinburg, TX, December 2, 2014
Event Information
| Date | December 2, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Edinburg, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.30389, -98.15083 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN15CA067 |
| Event ID | 20141205X44837 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 210 |
| Registration # | N9452T |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NR |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the non-certificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inflight decision making.
Full Narrative
The non-certificated pilot and passengers were on a local flight when the engine lost power. The pilot conducted a forced landing, about 10 miles from the airport. Examination of the airplane revealed damage to the landing gear and substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. Further examination of the airplane revealed that wing fuel tanks were empty, and not breached in the accident.
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.