On March 5, 1993, a Cessna 210N (registration N29WW) operated by Bottini, Anthony R. was involved in an aviation accident near Marco, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ENSURE THE AIRCRAFT CONTAINED ADEQUATE FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot ditched his aircraft in water after the engine failed on final approach. Postcrash examination revealed no fuel onboard, with no evidence of leakage before or after ditching.
Incident Overview
During a final approach, the pilot experienced an engine failure and subsequently ditched the aircraft in water. The pilot reported that the engine quit while he was on final approach, leading to the ditching.
Postcrash Examination
Following the ditching, a sheriff's department pilot examined the aircraft. The examination revealed that the aircraft contained no fuel. No evidence of fuel leakage was observed either before or after the ditching.
Pilot Statements
The pilot informed investigators that he was uncertain about the duration of flight since the last refueling. He also told sheriff's deputies that the fuel gauges indicated between 0 and 5 gallons at the time the engine stopped.
What happened in the 5 Mar 1993 Cessna 210N accident near Marco, FL?
A pilot ditched his aircraft in water after the engine failed on final approach. Postcrash examination revealed no fuel onboard, with no evidence of leakage before or after ditching.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Mar 1993 involved a Cessna 210N, registration N29WW, operated by Bottini, Anthony R., at Marco, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ENSURE THE AIRCRAFT CONTAINED ADEQUATE FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
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