Casualties unknown

1985-06-14: Cessna 31OQ (N7649Q) — Oscar Bruner — Chino, CA

Chino, CA, US

On June 14, 1985, a Cessna 31OQ (registration N7649Q) operated by Oscar Bruner was involved in an aviation accident near Chino, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a total loss of power while circling for landing, leading to a collision with terrain. Fuel selector positions and fuel quantity findings are reported.

Incident Overview

An aircraft collided with terrain after experiencing a total loss of power while maneuvering in a circling approach for landing. The accident resulted in a post-crash fire that consumed fuel spillage from the right main tank.

Fuel System Examination

Post-accident examination revealed that the left fuel selector was positioned to the auxiliary tank, while the right fuel selector was set to the left main tank. A limited quantity of fuel was drained from the left main tank and the left auxiliary tank. The right auxiliary tank contained no fuel.

Fuel Spillage and Fire

Fuel spillage from the right main tank was consumed by a post-crash fire, which occurred after the aircraft came to rest. No information is available regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, time of day, number of occupants, injuries, or involvement of air traffic control.

Investigation Status

The investigation has documented the fuel selector positions and fuel quantities. The probable cause of the accident has not been stated in the available source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X36802. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.