# NTSB CHI92LA014: Cessna C-210G, N5876F, Freeport, IL, October 20, 1991

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 20, 1991, 12:25 local (17:25 UTC)
- Place: Freeport, IL
- Coordinates: 42.289905, -89.63079 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.2899&lon=-89.6308&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report December 4, 1992
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 15338
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI92LA014
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/15338/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA014

## Probable cause

IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A LINE FITTING BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power, climb - to cruise
  - single engine aircraft
  - fuel system,line fitting - loose
  - maintenance,installation - improper, other maintenance personnel (cause)
  - fuel system,line fitting - disconnected
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
  - emergency procedure - initiated, pilot in command
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - roadway/highway
  - object - sign

## Analysis

AN AIRPLANE OWNER/PILOT NOTICED FUEL FUMES 10 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. FUMES PERSISTED, AND THE PILOT DIVERTED TOWARD THE NEAREST AIRPORT.  FUEL FLOW DECAYED, AND THE ENGINE STOPPED SHORT OF THE AIRPORT.  THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING ON A ROAD.  A FUEL HOSE FROM THE ENGINE-DRIVEN FUEL PUMP TO THE INJECTION FUEL CONTROLLER WAS FOUND DISCONNECTED AT ITS PUMP FITTING.  THE ENGINE STARTED AND RAN AFTER THE HOSE WAS CONNECTED. THE AIRPLANE HAD UNDERGONE ENGINE OVERHAUL WITH INSTALLATION OF NEW FUEL HOSES 4 MONTHS (31 FLIGHT HOURS) BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.  TWO DAYS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED ON THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP, INCLUDING AN OPERATIONAL CHECK.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N5876F (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA C-210G
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 210-58876
- Airframe hours: 3116
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520A 285 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Schwinn, Phillip C.
- Registered owner: Schwinn, Phillip C.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, June 3, 1991, 31 hours before
- Departed: ILIZ, APPLE RIVER, IL
- Destination: 418, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 45; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 1,245 total, 70 in this make and model, 1,245 as pilot in command, 12 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 50 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19911020047279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911020047279A), Oct 20, 1991: Cessna 210G, Freeport, IL, Substantial damage. Fuel fumes in cabin. Lost fuel pressure. Wing struck post landing on road. Recent work on fuel line left unsecured.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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