Pilot Debrief

CESSNA T210M near Indian Creek, ID — 2023-08-05

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Date
2023-08-05
Location
Indian Creek, ID, USA
Airport
S81
Aircraft
CESSNA T210M
Registration
N7067Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, and gear up landing on a dirt airstrip.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the airplane reported that, while enroute, the engine was running rough and the airplane subsequently lost power. His attempts to restore power were unsuccessful. Due to high airspeed and low altitude the pilot elected to land gear up on a dirt airstrip which resulted in substantial damage to the underside of the airplane. Postaccident examination revealed 18 gallons of fuel in the right fuel tank and the left fuel tank was void of fuel; neither fuel tank was breached. The operator of the airplane reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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