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Forced Landing After Fuel Exhaustion at 8,000 Feet

Rothville, MO, United States

On January 28, 2015, a CESSNA 310B operated by Tommy Lee Kirk was involved in an aviation accident near Rothville, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported running out of fuel at 8,000 feet MSL and executing a forced landing in a field, causing substantial damage. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions were reported.

Incident Overview and Pilot Report The pilot reported that the aircraft was operating at 8,000 feet mean sea level when it ran out of fuel. In response to the fuel exhaustion, the pilot executed a forced landing in a field. The impact of the forced landing resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. ## Mechanical Condition The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation. The source does not provide additional details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or date of the incident.

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