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December 4, 1991 · Cessna 182 · N92181
Westerly, RI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 4, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Westerly, RI
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N92181
Operator
James R Taylor
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC92LA039
THE PLANE LOST POWER AFTER TAKEOFF AND MADE A FORCED LANDING IN THE ONLY AVAILABLE FIELD. THE AIRPLANE FLIPPED OVER DURING LANDING. THE PILOT SAID HE DRAINED THE SUMPS PRIOR TO TAKEOFF AND REMOVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED WATER IN THE FUEL TANK, FUEL LINES , CARBURETOR AND ACCELERATION PUMP.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REMOVE ALL THE WATER FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM PRIOR TO TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN A POWER LOSS.
Full Narrative
THE PLANE LOST POWER AFTER TAKEOFF AND MADE A FORCED LANDING IN THE ONLY AVAILABLE FIELD. THE AIRPLANE FLIPPED OVER DURING LANDING. THE PILOT SAID HE DRAINED THE SUMPS PRIOR TO TAKEOFF AND REMOVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED WATER IN THE FUEL TANK, FUEL LINES , CARBURETOR AND ACCELERATION PUMP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:35 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN92181
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames R Taylor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO