Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 310B near Rothville, MO — 2015-01-28

Final reportCEN15CA130
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Date
2015-01-28
Location
Rothville, MO, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 310B
Registration
N131X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane was at 8,000 feet mean sea level when it ran out of fuel. He executed a forced landing to a field which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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