Cessna 310D N407CS
14 May 1993 · Roseland, Louisiana, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 14 May 1993 at about 15:15 local time, a Cessna 310D registered N407CS was involved in an accident near Roseland, Louisiana, United States. 2 people were on board and one was seriously injured, one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 15:15
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Roseland, Louisiana, United States
- Coordinates
- 30.7591, -90.5107
- Aircraft
- Cessna 310D
- Registration
- N407CS
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 2
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Tylertown → Hammond
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW93LA154
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
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.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
During cruise flight the aircraft lost engine power and the pilot was forced to land in unsuitable terrain. During the landing the aicraft struck two fences and several small trees. An inspection of the aircraft at final rest revealed that there was no fuel in any of the fuel tanks or in the fuel system plumbing.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Cessna 310 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 1993 | Cessna 310H | Lancaster, California, United States | Yehiem Konski | Fatal | 6 |
| 31 May 1993 | Cessna 310 | Kodiak, Alaska, United States | Main, Robert | No injuries | - |
| 30 Apr 1993 | Cessna 310H | Brookshire, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jan 1993 | Cessna 310R-II | Marysville, Kansas, United States | Brown MacHine Works & Supply | Minor injuries | - |
| 26 Jan 1993 | Cessna 310R | Minocqua, Wisconsin, United States | Dewitt Enterprises Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 23 Jan 1993 | Cessna 310L | Greeley, Colorado, United States | Flat Iron Aviation | No injuries | - |
All 1,745 records for this type
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 1993 | Grumman G-164B | Indian Village, Louisiana, United States | O'brien Flying Service | No injuries | - |
| 3 Dec 1993 | Bell 412 | Cameron, Louisiana, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 20 Mar 1993 | Luscombe 8E | Abbeville, Louisiana, United States | Lerille, Mark | No injuries | - |
| 9 Apr 1993 | Cessna 150J | Waterproof, Louisiana, United States | Johns, Jerry L. | No injuries | - |
| 11 May 1993 | Grumman G-164B | Ville Platte, Louisiana, United States | Young, Aaron | No injuries | - |
| 12 May 1993 | Grumman G-164B | Arnaudville, Louisiana, United States | Bonnin, Eddie J. | No injuries | - |