N407CSCESSNA 310D 1993-05-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 310D S/N: 39209

Summary

On May 14, 1993, a Cessna 310D (N407CS) was involved in an accident near Roseland, LA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW93LA154. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N407CS.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 14, 1993
NTSB Number
FTW93LA154
Location
ROSELAND, LA
Event ID
20001211X12394
Coordinates
30.759061, -90.510749
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
39209
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
310D C310
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3190 MARSHALL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
OTTAWA
State / Zip Code
KS 66067
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW93LA154