On September 6, 1983, a Cessna T-210N (registration N6482Y) operated by Charter Air was involved in an aviation accident near Gainesville, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During climb to cruise, the engine quit. The pilot attempted a restart once and executed a forced landing, during which the aircraft collided with a ditch. Wreckage examination revealed the fuel selector on the empty right tank.
Accident Overview
The aircraft experienced an engine failure during the climb to cruise phase. The pilot reported that the engine quit, and after one restart attempt, he performed a forced landing. The aircraft subsequently collided with a ditch.
Wreckage Examination
Post-accident inspection of the wreckage showed the aircraft resting upside down. Examination of the fuel system revealed that the left fuel tank contained some fuel, while the right fuel tank was empty. Vegetation beneath the left fuel tank cap and vent had a brown appearance and smelled of fuel. In contrast, vegetation beneath the right fuel tank cap and vent was green and had no fuel odor. The fuel selector was found positioned on the right tank.
Post-Accident Engine Run
An engine run conducted on February 24, 1984, after the accident was satisfactory.