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May 20, 1990 · Cessna 182 · N2411G
Evans, WV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Evans, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N2411G
Operator
John Bruffey
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO90LA048
THE PLT REPORTED THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE ENGINE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE PLT ATTEMPTED A FORCED LANDING ON OPEN FIELD, BUT AT 50 FT AGL THE ENGINE RESTARTED. THE PLT STARTED CLIMBING, BUT SOON AFTERWARDS THE ENGINE LOST POWER AGAIN. THE PLT LANDED IN TREES WHERE THE ACFT CAME TO REST IN A NOSE-DOWN ATTITUDE. POST-ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT REVEALED EVIDENCE THAT THE MOLDED-CELLULAR TYPE CARBURETOR FLOAT WAS CHAFING AGAINST THE INTERNAL WALLS OF ITS CHAMBER. AUTOGAS WAS USED IN THE ACFT. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS IN EFFECT WHICH INDICATED INSTANCES THAT THE MOLDED-CELLULAR TYPE FLOATS HAD ABSORBED FLUID. THE BULLETIN RECOMMENDED CHANGING TO METAL FLOATS.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE ENGINE DUE TO CARBURETOR FLOAT CHAFFING RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS FAILURE OF THE OPERATOR TO COMPLY WITH A SERVICE BULLETIN.
Full Narrative
THE PLT REPORTED THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE ENGINE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE PLT ATTEMPTED A FORCED LANDING ON OPEN FIELD, BUT AT 50 FT AGL THE ENGINE RESTARTED. THE PLT STARTED CLIMBING, BUT SOON AFTERWARDS THE ENGINE LOST POWER AGAIN. THE PLT LANDED IN TREES WHERE THE ACFT CAME TO REST IN A NOSE-DOWN ATTITUDE. POST-ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT REVEALED EVIDENCE THAT THE MOLDED-CELLULAR TYPE CARBURETOR FLOAT WAS CHAFING AGAINST THE INTERNAL WALLS OF ITS CHAMBER. AUTOGAS WAS USED IN THE ACFT. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS IN EFFECT WHICH INDICATED INSTANCES THAT THE MOLDED-CELLULAR TYPE FLOATS HAD ABSORBED FLUID. THE BULLETIN RECOMMENDED CHANGING TO METAL FLOATS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN2411G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Bruffey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC