Casualties unknown

1995-06-30: Cessna 210L (N300EW) — Fallon Aeromotive — Truckee, CA

Truckee, CA, US

On June 30, 1995, a Cessna 210L (registration N300EW) operated by Fallon Aeromotive was involved in an aviation accident near Truckee, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, and his failure to refuel the aircraft while en route. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A forced landing due to engine power loss resulted in collision with ground obstacles three miles southeast of Truckee, California. The aircraft had originated from Fallon, Nevada, with stops at Santa Rosa and Crescent City.

Accident Details

The aircraft struck ground obstructions during a forced landing approximately three miles southeast of Truckee, California. The forced landing was necessitated by a loss of engine power while the aircraft was descending toward Truckee Airport.

Flight History

The flight originated from Fallon, Nevada, on the morning of the accident. It first transported a revenue passenger to Santa Rosa, California. The pilot then operated a positioning segment to Truckee, which included a stop at Crescent City. The operator reported the accident on July 3, 1995, after assessing the aircraft damage.

Post-Accident Examination

During recovery at the accident site, examination of the aircraft revealed only residual fuel in the fuel tanks. The fuel tanks and all fuel system lines were found to be intact.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03760. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.