# NTSB FTW86LA017: Cessna 310, N2952N, Tulsa, OK, October 19, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 19, 1985, 16:33 local (21:33 UTC)
- Place: Tulsa, OK
- Coordinates: 36.190315, -95.910697 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.1903&lon=-95.9107&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 21987
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW86LA017
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/21987/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA017

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - fluid,fuel - exhaustion
  - preflight planning/preparation - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - fuel supply - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll

## Analysis

THE PLT EXPERIENCED FUEL EXHAUSTION WHILE ON FINAL APCH FOR LANDING ON RWY 35L AT TULSA INTERNATIONAL ARPT, OK. THE ACFT UNDERSHOT THE RWY BY 1/2 TO 3/4 OF A MILE WHERE IT CONTACTED RAILROAD TRACKS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2952N](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2952N-2013-06-06), registration cancelled 2013-06-06, S/N 31035039 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 310
- Registry model: [Cessna 310](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-310) (registry code 2074202) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000, none) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 31035039
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-B 240 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Ada Aircraft Museum Inc.
- Departed: NORMAN, OK
- Airport: TUL, Tulsa International, runway 35L, 5,498 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; medical: unknown, unknown; seat: left

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 260° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 4,500 ft overcast
- Temperature: 70 °F, dew point 66 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: TUL, 1 nm away

## 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 19851019070749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851019070749A), Oct 19, 1985: Cessna 310, Tulsa, OK, Substantial damage. Power failure on final due to fuel exhaustion. Landed on railroad tracks near runway. Airport was IFR.

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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