Pilot Debrief

Cessna 310 near TAHLEQUAH, OK — 2019-09-05

Final reportGAA19CA536
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Date
2019-09-05
Location
TAHLEQUAH, OK, USA
Airport
TQH
Aircraft
Cessna 310
Registration
N7673Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's improper fuel management.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during approach to land and while the airplane about 250 ft above ground level, "he ran the right tank dry," and the engine then lost power. He switched the right fuel tank selector to the auxiliary fuel tank, but despite his attempts, he could not restart the engine. He subsequently landed the airplane in a grassy field short of the runway. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that both main fuel tanks were empty and that about 17 gallons of fuel remained in the auxiliary tank. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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