On December 31, 1984, a Cessna 210L (registration N2127S) operated by Atlantic Aero was involved in an aviation accident near Monroe, LA. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During an ILS approach, an aircraft lost and regained power, then performed an emergency landing two miles from the intended runway, collapsing the nose gear. No injuries or fire occurred. Inspection found only 4 ounces of fuel in the right tank and none in the left.
Incident Overview
An aircraft suffered a collapsed nose gear after losing and regaining power during an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach. The flight ultimately completed an emergency landing approximately two miles from the intended runway. There were no injuries and no fire reported.
Post-Inspection Findings
Field examination of the aircraft revealed 4 ounces of fuel in the right fuel tank and no fuel in the left tank.
Pilot Statements
The pilot stated that the fuel gauges indicated full tanks when he departed from Greensboro, his initial departure point. However, he added that he had not visually checked the fuel level in the tanks prior to takeoff.
What happened in the 31 Dec 1984 Cessna 210L accident near Monroe, LA?
During an ILS approach, an aircraft lost and regained power, then performed an emergency landing two miles from the intended runway, collapsing the nose gear. No injuries or fire occurred. Inspection found only 4 ounces of fuel in the right tank and none in the left.
Were there any fatalities in the 31 Dec 1984 Cessna 210L accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 Dec 1984 involved a Cessna 210L, registration N2127S, operated by Atlantic Aero, at Monroe, LA.
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