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September 17, 1992 · Cessna 177 · N30076
Manlius, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 1992
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Manlius, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N30076
Operator
Grand Lake Air
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI92FA279
THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE TERRAIN AFTER FAILING TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING FOLLOWING AN IN-FLIGHT ENGINE FAILURE. ON-SCENE INVESTIGATION FOUND NO FUEL IN THE FUEL TANKS, AND NO ODOR OF FUEL. THE PREVIOUS EVENING, AFTER REFUELING THE TANKS, THE AIRCRAFT WAS LEFT PARKED ON AN INCLINED RAMP. AS WARNED BY A SERVICE LETTER ISSUED IN 1969, THE AIRCRAFT LOST FUEL RESULTING FROM A CROSS-FEED CONDITION INTO THE LOWER WING FUEL BAY WHEN THE SELECTOR VALVE IS IN THE 'BOTH ON' POSITION. THIS CROSS-FEED CONDITION CAN RESULT IN OVERFILLING OF THE LOWER WING TANK AND CAUSE FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE LOWER WING TIP VENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING A FORCED LANDING, AND HIS INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND POWER LOSS.
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THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE TERRAIN AFTER FAILING TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING FOLLOWING AN IN-FLIGHT ENGINE FAILURE. ON-SCENE INVESTIGATION FOUND NO FUEL IN THE FUEL TANKS, AND NO ODOR OF FUEL. THE PREVIOUS EVENING, AFTER REFUELING THE TANKS, THE AIRCRAFT WAS LEFT PARKED ON AN INCLINED RAMP. AS WARNED BY A SERVICE LETTER ISSUED IN 1969, THE AIRCRAFT LOST FUEL RESULTING FROM A CROSS-FEED CONDITION INTO THE LOWER WING FUEL BAY WHEN THE SELECTOR VALVE IS IN THE 'BOTH ON' POSITION. THIS CROSS-FEED CONDITION CAN RESULT IN OVERFILLING OF THE LOWER WING TANK AND CAUSE FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE LOWER WING TIP VENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:12 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN30076
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorGrand Lake Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 4 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time12:50
Weather SourceWFAC