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March 27, 1991 · Cessna 182D · N9884X
Greer, SC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Greer, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 182D
Tail Number
N9884X
Operator
Blair David M and Frances R
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL91LA072
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT AT ABOUT 3.5 HOURS INTO HIS FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. HE APPLIED CARB HEAT, BUT THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN LEVEL FLIGHT, HE FORCE LANDED THE AIRPLANE IN A FIELD, AND THE AIRPLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTAINED ABOUT 1/2 QUART OF FUEL. THE ENGINE RAN SATISFACTORILY ON A TEST STAND. NO EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE WAS OBSERVED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT AT ABOUT 3.5 HOURS INTO HIS FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. HE APPLIED CARB HEAT, BUT THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN LEVEL FLIGHT, HE FORCE LANDED THE AIRPLANE IN A FIELD, AND THE AIRPLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTAINED ABOUT 1/2 QUART OF FUEL. THE ENGINE RAN SATISFACTORILY ON A TEST STAND. NO EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE WAS OBSERVED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:07 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182D
Tail NumberN9884X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBlair David M and Frances R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:46
Weather SourceWFAC