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N210DT accident description

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Crash location 44.220278°N, 76.073889°W
Nearest city Clayton, NY
44.197549°N, 76.081051°W
1.6 miles away
Tail number N210DT
Accident date 16 Jul 2006
Aircraft type Cessna 210G
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

While in cruise flight, a Cessna 210G experienced a total loss of engine power, and the pilot performed a forced landing to a field. During the landing, the airplane's right wing and right main landing gear struck a fence, the airplane skidded laterally across the field, and the left main landing gear and nose gear collapsed. The pilot stated that the engine lost power without warning, and the fuel quantity indicators showed "better than 1/2 tank on both gauges." Examination of the airplane revealed that the fuel selector was set to the left wing fuel tank position, and the left wing fuel tank contained no fuel. In addition, the right wing fuel tank was approximately 2/3 full. No deficiencies or anomalies were noted with the fuel system, the fuel quantity indicators, or the engine.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power.

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