Casualties unknown

1997-12-02: Cessna T210N (N1396U) — Union City, CA

Union City, CA, US

On December 2, 1997, a Cessna T210N (registration N1396U) was involved in an aviation accident near Union City, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Blockage of the fuel flow transducer, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. Unsuitable terrain for an emergency landing was a contributing factor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft being repositioned to home base after a partial repaint experienced an engine power loss on short final and landed in a residential area. Postaccident examination found a restricted fuel flow transducer, but subsequent testing showed normal function.

Accident Details

The aircraft was being repositioned to its home base following a partial repaint. During the flight, while on short final to land, the engine lost power and the aircraft subsequently landed in a residential area.

Postaccident Examination

A postaccident examination of the fuel and ignition systems was conducted. The examination revealed that the fuel flow transducer was restricted. After several attempts, it was possible to blow air through the transducer, but with resistance. No foreign material was found in the fuel lines or blown from the transducer.

Component Testing

The fuel flow transducer was sent to the manufacturer of the fuel system for testing and met flow specifications. Following this, the component was sent to a testing laboratory for further examination. At the laboratory, the transducer was opened and examined. The interior, turbine, and bearing points appeared to be normal and functional.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X09329. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.