On June 9, 1988, a Cessna T210R (registration N6390U) operated by Cessna Employees Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Tampa, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel supply for the landing, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. 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.
A pilot experienced a total loss of engine power while attempting to add thrust on final approach to Tampa International Airport, resulting in a forced landing into an office trailer and guy wire.
What happened
The pilot reported that during the final approach to Tampa International Airport, he reduced power and lowered the landing gear. As he attempted to add power for the landing flare, the engine failed to respond. With no available thrust, the pilot initiated an emergency forced landing procedure. The aircraft impacted the top of an office trailer and a supporting guy wire before coming to rest in a roadway.
The investigation
A postcrash examination of the aircraft revealed that there was approximately one quart of fuel remaining in the fuel system. This finding confirmed that the engine had ceased operation due to fuel starvation during the final phase of flight.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel supply for the landing, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
What happened in the 9 Jun 1988 Cessna T210R accident near Tampa, FL?
A pilot experienced a total loss of engine power while attempting to add thrust on final approach to Tampa International Airport, resulting in a forced landing into an office trailer and guy wire.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Jun 1988 involved a Cessna T210R, registration N6390U, operated by Cessna Employees Flying Club, at Tampa, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel supply for the landing, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
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