Cessna 210 Centurion — Airworthiness Directives

This document is a safety investigation report concerning an accident involving a Cessna 210K, registered as N5767J. The report details the circumstances of the accident, which occurred on July 25, 2024, during a cross-country flight from Aalborg airport in Denmark to Colmar-Houssen aerodrome in France. The investigation focuses on the factors leading to the accident, including fuel exhaustion and engine power loss, ultimately resulting in a forced landing. The report includes a thorough analysis of the flight history, aircraft specifications, and the pilot's experience, as well as recommendations for improving safety and compliance with airworthiness directives.

• Cessna 210K has a fuel capacity of 89 US gallons, with 44.5 US gallons usable per tank.
• The aircraft does not have a low fuel warning light, increasing the risk of fuel exhaustion.
• The pilot entered an incorrect fuel quantity into the engine data management system before departure.
• The pilot was unaware of the FAA's Airworthiness Directive regarding fuel management procedures.
• The accident resulted from a combination of fuel mismanagement and mechanical issues.