# NTSB FTW82DA259: Cessna 310Q, N7692Q, El Dorado, OK, July 1, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: July 1, 1982, 17:15 local (22:15 UTC)
- Place: El Dorado, OK
- Coordinates: 34.46944, -99.650978 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.4694&lon=-99.6510&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 1, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70562
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW82DA259
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70562/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA259

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, maneuvering
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - fluid,fuel - starvation (cause)
  - fuel supply - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - precautionary landing - performed, pilot in command
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - directional control - not possible, pilot in command
  - ground loop/swerve - uncontrolled, pilot in command
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - ditch (contributing factor)
- Nose gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - landing gear,nose gear - overload

## Analysis

WHEN THE PILOT ARRIVED IN THE VICINITY OF HIS DESTINATION, HE LOWERED THE GEAR AND FLAPS AND DLEW OVER AN OIL RIG. HE DID THIS TO ALERT SOMEONE ON THE GROUND TO PICK HIM UP AT THE DESTINATION. AS HE APPLIED POWER TO PROCEED TO THE AIRPORT, THE LEFT ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND. HE REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE ACTED LIKE THE FUEL HAD BEEN CUT OFF. HE SAW A ROAD AHEAD AND ELECTED TO LAND AS HE WAS AFRAID THE OTHER ENGINE WOULD LOOSE POWER. DURING THE LANDING, THE LEFT TIP TANK STRUCK A TREE. THE AIRCRAFT THEN VEERED INTO A DITCH AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE DID NOT SERVICE THE PLANE BEFORE TAKEOFF. HE ESTIMATED THAT 50 GALLONS WAS ON BOARD DURING DEPARTURE. THE ONE HOUR AND 25 MINUTE FLIGHT WOULD HAVE REQUIRED ABOUT 280 LBS OF FUEL. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N7692Q (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 310Q
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 310Q0471
- Airframe hours: 2192
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-470-VQ 260 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Ansley Paper Co.
- Registered owner: Ansley Paper Co.
- Departed: GRAHAM, TX
- Destination: QUANAH, TX

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 40; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 4,563 total, 350 in this make and model, 4,363 as pilot in command, 40 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 5° at 17 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Temperature: 212 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## 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 19820701028439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820701028439A), Jul 1, 1982: Cessna 310Q, El Dorado, OK, Substantial damage. Engine quit during low pass over oil rig. During attempted precautionary landing on road, wing hit tree.

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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