Casualties unknown

Forced Landing After Fuel Exhaustion at Centerville, Iowa (N9649Y)

Near O'neill, NE, US

On May 12, 1982, a Cessna T210N (registration N9649Y) operated by Galesburg Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Near O'neill, NE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft ran out of fuel en route to an alternate airport after four missed approaches at its original destination. During the forced landing, it hit a fence and nosed over. The aircraft had not been refueled after its first leg.

Flight History

The aircraft completed its first leg with a successful landing at Centerville, Iowa. After landing, the pilot did not refuel the aircraft. The pilot estimated that the aircraft had approximately 4 hours of fuel on board for a subsequent flight segment that was expected to last 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Missed Approaches

Upon departure from Centerville, the flight executed four missed approaches at its intended destination before the pilot decided to proceed to an alternate airport.

Fuel Exhaustion and Forced Landing

While en route to the alternate airport, the aircraft's fuel supply was exhausted. The pilot was forced to conduct a landing in a field. During this forced landing, the aircraft collided with a fence and subsequently nosed over.

No other details about the aircraft, occupants, or damages were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 May 1982 Cessna T210N accident near Near O'neill, NE?

An aircraft ran out of fuel en route to an alternate airport after four missed approaches at its original destination. During the forced landing, it hit a fence and nosed over. The aircraft had not been refueled after its first leg.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 May 1982 involved a Cessna T210N, registration N9649Y, operated by Galesburg Aviation, at Near O'neill, NE.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X03797. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.