On August 7, 1995, a Cessna T210K (registration N8273M) was involved in an aviation accident near Bliss, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY MANAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM TO AVOID RUNNING A TANK DRY AT A LOW ALTITUDE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot on a slug habitat survey flight experienced an engine stoppage due to fuel exhaustion from the right tank. After an unsuccessful restart, a forced landing was made in a corn field. During the landing roll, the nose wheel separated after crossing a deep rut, causing the aircraft to nose over.
Narrative
A slug habitat survey flight departed at 0700 with the left fuel tank topped to 44.3 gallons and the right tank selected, containing 25 gallons. Approximately 1.3 hours later, at about 700 feet above ground level, the engine stopped when the fuel in the right tank was exhausted. The pilot switched to the full left tank and attempted a restart, but the restart was not successful within the available altitude and time. The pilot then executed a forced landing into a corn field, which was the best available landing site. During the landing roll, the aircraft's nose wheel crossed a deep rut and separated, and the aircraft nosed over.
What happened in the 7 Aug 1995 Cessna T210K accident near Bliss, ID?
A pilot on a slug habitat survey flight experienced an engine stoppage due to fuel exhaustion from the right tank. After an unsuccessful restart, a forced landing was made in a corn field. During the landing roll, the nose wheel separated after crossing a deep rut, causing the aircraft to nose over.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Aug 1995 involved a Cessna T210K, registration N8273M, at Bliss, ID.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY MANAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM TO AVOID RUNNING A TANK DRY AT A LOW ALTITUDE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
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