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February 28, 1992 · Cessna 182B · N2387G
Auburn, IN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Auburn, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 182B
Tail Number
N2387G
Operator
Pitsch Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA093
WHILE CRUISING AT 9,000' MSL IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, THE PILOT REPORTED AN ENGINE MISFIRE FOLLOWED BY A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. HE RECEIVED A VECTOR TO THE NEAREST AIRPORT BUT WAS UNABLE TO LAND ON A RUNWAY AND MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A SOFT FIELD. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DISCLOSED NO INTERNAL MECHANICAL ANOMALIES. INSPECTION OF THE CARBURETOR REVEALED THE FLOAT WAS SET HIGH (RICH) AND BOTH THE THROTTLE SHAFT 'O' RING AND ACCELERATOR PUMP ROD SCREW WERE LEAKING, CONTRIBUTING TO THE RICH FUEL/AIR MIXTURE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE CARBURETOR BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
Full Narrative
WHILE CRUISING AT 9,000' MSL IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, THE PILOT REPORTED AN ENGINE MISFIRE FOLLOWED BY A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. HE RECEIVED A VECTOR TO THE NEAREST AIRPORT BUT WAS UNABLE TO LAND ON A RUNWAY AND MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A SOFT FIELD. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DISCLOSED NO INTERNAL MECHANICAL ANOMALIES. INSPECTION OF THE CARBURETOR REVEALED THE FLOAT WAS SET HIGH (RICH) AND BOTH THE THROTTLE SHAFT 'O' RING AND ACCELERATOR PUMP ROD SCREW WERE LEAKING, CONTRIBUTING TO THE RICH FUEL/AIR MIXTURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:55 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182B
Tail NumberN2387G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPitsch Air Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 14 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC