Cessna T210L N732BX accident near Romeoville, Illinois

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.

NTSB analysis

According to the passenger, the pilot had successfully completed two touch-and-go landings, and during the climbout, the engine lost power. The airplane impacted trees, a power line, and terrain. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no fuel in the wing fuel tanks, and the gascolator only contained about 2 ounces of fuel. Only a trace amount of fuel was found in the engine’s fuel manifold valve. The passenger said that the pilot had drained the fuel sumps, but he did not recall whether the pilot had fueled the airplane. A subsequent examination and operational test of the airplane’s engine was performed. No defects in engine operation were detected and the engine produced full rated power during the test.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11FA425 for the full record.