N47DBCESSNA P210 1989-10-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA P210 S/N: 21000749

Summary

On October 15, 1989, a Cessna P210 (N47DB) was involved in an incident near Waterloo, IA. 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, DUE TO POOR PLANNING/DECISION, AND FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS MISJUDGED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. THE FACT THAT THE RUNWAY LIGHTS WERE NOT OPERATING & THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT NIGHT WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC90LA008. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N47DB.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 15, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC90LA008
Location
WATERLOO, IA
Event ID
20001213X29674
Coordinates
42.490680, -92.349075
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, DUE TO POOR PLANNING/DECISION, AND FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS MISJUDGED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. THE FACT THAT THE RUNWAY LIGHTS WERE NOT OPERATING & THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT NIGHT WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21000749
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
P210 C210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
P210N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CALA BRUSH SUPPLY INC
Address
2035W 12 MILE NORTH
City
WESLACO
State / Zip Code
TX 78599
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# MKC90LA008