SERS · CESSNA 310D · 1995-07-13 · ALAMOSA, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW95FA294
Event ID
20001207X03929
Type
Accident
Date
1995-07-13
Location
ALAMOSA, CO, USA
Coordinates
37.460277, -105.869483
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
310D
Registration
N6976T
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
TOTAL LOSS OF POWER IN BOTH ENGINES DUE TO FLOODING AFTER THE PILOT HAD PLACED BOTH FUEL PUMP SWITCHES IN THE HIGH BOOST POSITION AND MOVED THE MIXTURE CONTROLS TO THE FULL RICH POSITION. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.