Probable cause
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, and gear up landing on a dirt airstrip.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the airplane reported that, while enroute, the engine was running rough and the airplane subsequently lost power. His attempts to restore power were unsuccessful. Due to high airspeed and low altitude the pilot elected to land gear up on a dirt airstrip which resulted in substantial damage to the underside of the airplane. Postaccident examination revealed 18 gallons of fuel in the right fuel tank and the left fuel tank was void of fuel; neither fuel tank was breached. The operator of the airplane reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR23LA318 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 5, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Indian Creek, Idaho
- Nearest airport
- Indian Creek Usfs (S81)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna T210M
- N-number
- N7067Z
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1978
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
- Purpose of flight
- Business
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.