On September 1, 1989, a Cessna 210 (registration N2054S) operated by George A. Little, M.d. was involved in an aviation accident near No. Windham, VT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL WAS AVAILABLE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft lost engine power in IFR weather conditions. The pilot attempted to reach an airport but landed on a golf course when it became apparent the airport was unreachable. The aircraft bounced and the nose gear separated. No fuel was on board.
Incident Overview
An aircraft experienced a loss of engine power while operating in instrument flight rules (IFR) weather conditions. The pilot was attempting to navigate to Springfield and searching through cloud cover when he became aware of an airport and a golf course below.
Sequence of Events
The pilot lowered the landing gear with the intention of landing at the airport. However, it became apparent that the aircraft could not reach the airport, so the pilot elected to land on the golf course instead.
Outcome
The aircraft bounced upon touchdown, and the nose gear separated from the aircraft. Examination after the incident revealed that no fuel remained on board.
What happened in the 1 Sept 1989 Cessna 210 accident near No. Windham, VT?
An aircraft lost engine power in IFR weather conditions. The pilot attempted to reach an airport but landed on a golf course when it became apparent the airport was unreachable. The aircraft bounced and the nose gear separated. No fuel was on board.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Sept 1989 involved a Cessna 210, registration N2054S, operated by George A. Little, M.d., at No. Windham, VT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL WAS AVAILABLE.
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