Cessna 310 accident near Tulsa, Oklahoma, October 19, 1985
On October 19, 1985 at about 9:33 pm local time, a Cessna 310, registered N2952N, was substantially damaged in an accident near Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tulsa International airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- October 19, 1985 · about 9:33 pm local time
- Place
- Tulsa, Oklahoma · Tulsa International · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 310 · all 310s on the register
- Registration
- N2952N · no longer on the register · serial 31035039
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
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.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Medical certificate: Unknown
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 4,600 lb
- Seats: 5
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental O-470-B (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Ada Aircraft Museum INC.
The flight
- Departed from: Norman OK
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 35L, 5,498 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 260° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 4,500 ft; not recorded at 4,500 ft
- Temperature: 70°F (21°C), dew point 66°F (19°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 9:40 pm from TUL, 1 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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