Accident Overview
On March 8, 1985, a Cessna 210 aircraft, operated by the pilot, experienced a loss of engine power and was substantially damaged. The airplane had departed from Hurricane, Utah, and was en route to Bountiful Skypark Airport.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that the airplane was being ferried to the destination airport for the purpose of obtaining an annual inspection.
Investigation Findings
A post-accident investigation revealed that the left fuel tank was empty, while the right tank contained one-quarter of its capacity. An examination of the engine found no fuel present. The engine was subsequently test-run and operated in a normal manner.
A placard in the airplane indicated that takeoffs and landings are not to be performed with one-quarter tank or less of fuel.
Additional Information
The pilot did not file an accident report. As a result, some data fields remain unfilled in the compilation of known information.