On July 27, 1993, a Cessna T210M (registration N761DD) operated by Hunt Air Couriers was involved in an aviation accident near Neosho, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and total engine power loss during the final approach. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot lost engine power due to fuel exhaustion while on final approach to Neosho without runway lights, striking power lines and trees.
What happened
The pilot elected to land at Neosho after noticing fuel gauge readings that were lower than anticipated. Upon arrival, the pilot was unable to activate the runway lights. Consequently, the aircraft proceeded on final approach for landing in unlit conditions. During this phase, the engine lost total power. The aircraft subsequently impacted overhead power lines, followed by two trees and a barbed wire fence.
The investigation
A post-acc examination of the fuel system revealed that less than one-half quart of total fuel remained in the tanks and fuel system.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the accident was fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors included the pilot's decision to continue an approach without runway lights and the initial low fuel gauge readings.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and total engine power loss during the final approach.
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