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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 310C · Los Lunas, NM · May 22, 1996

Date: May 22, 1996 · 12:45 local
Place: Los Lunas, NM
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N1813H
NTSB investigation: NTSBFTW96LA224
Reported as: Cessna 310C
Reported engine: Continental IO470D
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 8,500 total100 in this make and model40 in the last 90 days

N1813HRegistration cancelled Dec 13, 1996 · Cessna 310CS/N 35913 Airframe modelCessna 310C

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Indicates fuel exhaustion caused forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Hit boulder, right wing torn off aircraft. (-23) no narrative.

As the FAA filed it

INDICATES FUEL EXHAUSTION CAUSED FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. HIT BOULDER, RIGHT WING TORN OFF AIRCRAFT. (-23) NO NARRATIVE.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB FTW96LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLos Lunas, NMloss of total engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a related factor. The worn and leaking fuel system components and inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel were possible…May 22, 1996 · Substantial damage