On March 12, 1984, a Cessna 210N (registration N6006P) operated by Larry Reeves was involved in an aviation accident near Lacrosse, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to monitor fuel quantity accurately, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot experienced unexpected fuel exhaustion due to inaccurate fuel quantity indications. After switching tanks, the aircraft ran out of power and landed gear-up in a crop field.
What happened
The pilot reported that the aircraft began experiencing fuel starvation despite the fuel gauges indicating sufficient quantity remaining. Initially, the right fuel tank was depleted while the gauge showed approximately six gallons left. The pilot then switched to the left fuel tank, but it also emptied shortly after, with the gauge indicating thirteen gallons remained at the time of depletion.
Unable to reach a suitable pasture for an emergency landing, the pilot was forced to execute a gear-up landing in a bean field.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to monitor fuel quantity accurately, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
What happened in the 12 Mar 1984 Cessna 210N accident near Lacrosse, FL?
A pilot experienced unexpected fuel exhaustion due to inaccurate fuel quantity indications. After switching tanks, the aircraft ran out of power and landed gear-up in a crop field.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Mar 1984 involved a Cessna 210N, registration N6006P, operated by Larry Reeves, at Lacrosse, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to monitor fuel quantity accurately, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
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