N9503TCESSNA 210 1991-12-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 210 S/N: 210-57303

Summary

On December 01, 1991, a Cessna 210 (N9503T) was involved in an incident near Groves, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FUEL EXHAUSTION WHICH PRECIPITATED THE FORCED LANDING DUE TO THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO DIVERT TO AN ALTERNATE DESTINATION WHEN HE RECOGNIZED THAT FUEL EXHAUSTION WAS A POSSIBILITY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA031. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9503T.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 1, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW92LA031
Location
GROVES, TX
Event ID
20001212X18595
Coordinates
29.940761, -93.910820
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION WHICH PRECIPITATED THE FORCED LANDING DUE TO THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO DIVERT TO AN ALTERNATE DESTINATION WHEN HE RECOGNIZED THAT FUEL EXHAUSTION WAS A POSSIBILITY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
210-57303
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
210 C210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HAWKINS THOMAS R
Address
122 BLUE HERON DR
Status
Deregistered
City
FRIENDSWOOD
State / Zip Code
TX 77546
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# FTW92LA031