CESSNA 210A
Wolfe City, TX, October 6, 2011
Event Information
| Date | October 6, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Wolfe City, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.06722, -96.05917 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA006 |
| Event ID | 20111006X34938 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 210A |
| Registration # | N9448X |
| Operator | SPRADLING T GLENN JR |
| Owner | SPRADLING T GLENN JR |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
Full Narrative
The pilot departed his private airstrip and was en route to a local airport to purchase fuel when the engine lost power. In an attempt to re-start the engine, the pilot moved the fuel selector from the left wing tank to the right wing tank and turned on the boost pump. He was unable to re-start the engine and made a forced landing to a cow pasture. Postaccident examination of the damaged airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. A quart of fuel was drained from the left wing tank and 16 gallons of fuel was drained from the right wing tank.
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.