No fatalities

14 Mar 2022: CESSNA T210L — Lancaster, CA

Lancaster, CA, United States

On 14 Mar 2022, a CESSNA T210L was involved in an aviation accident near Lancaster, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence during landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotFluid levelEffect on equipment