On April 11, 1983, a Cessna 310Q (registration N852H) operated by Clean Oil Incorporated was involved in an aviation accident near Perry, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A twin-engine aircraft made a forced landing in a swamp with gear down and nosed over after both engines quit. The pilot reported full fuel at takeoff but empty less than an hour later, and post-crash examination revealed all tanks and lines devoid of fuel.
Accident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft executed a forced landing in a swamp after both engines failed. The landing was made with the landing gear extended, and the aircraft subsequently nosed over. The pilot reported that the aircraft had been filled with fuel prior to takeoff, yet less than an hour later, the fuel supply was exhausted. The pilot was unable to state the quantity of fuel onboard in gallons.
Pilot Actions
In an attempt to restore power, the pilot switched the fuel tank selector several times, trying to restart first one engine and then the other. These efforts were unsuccessful.
Post-Crash Examination
Following the accident, examination of the aircraft revealed that both engines were configured to draw fuel from the left tank. All fuel tanks and associated lines were found to be completely devoid of fuel.