CESSNA 310B
Rothville, MO — January 28, 2015
Event Information
| Date | January 28, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN15CA130 |
| Event ID | 20150128X42832 |
| Location | Rothville, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.63028, -93.01889 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 310B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane was at 8,000 feet mean sea level when it ran out of fuel. He executed a forced landing to a field which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. 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.