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January 27, 1988 · Cessna 305A · N5290G
Chuluota, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 27, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chuluota, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 305A
Tail Number
N5290G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA88LA093
PLT STATED ELECTRIC BOOST PUMP WAS OPERATED LONGER THAN NORMAL DURING POWER OFF GLIDE FOR BANNER PICKUP. AFTER BANNER PICKUP WHEN FULL THROTTLE WAS APPLIED FOR CLIMB THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND LOST POWER. THE NOSE WAS LOWERED IN PREPARATION FOR A LANDING STRAIGHT AHEAD. ALTITUDE DID NOT PERMIT ENOUGH TIME TO FLARE AND CHECK RATE OF DESCENT PRIOR TO A HARD TOUCHDOWN IN A THREE POINT ATTITUDE.
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PLT STATED ELECTRIC BOOST PUMP WAS OPERATED LONGER THAN NORMAL DURING POWER OFF GLIDE FOR BANNER PICKUP. AFTER BANNER PICKUP WHEN FULL THROTTLE WAS APPLIED FOR CLIMB THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND LOST POWER. THE NOSE WAS LOWERED IN PREPARATION FOR A LANDING STRAIGHT AHEAD. ALTITUDE DID NOT PERMIT ENOUGH TIME TO FLARE AND CHECK RATE OF DESCENT PRIOR TO A HARD TOUCHDOWN IN A THREE POINT ATTITUDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:15 EST
Nearest AirportFlying Seminole Ranch (0nm N)
Runway11
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width160 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 305A
Tail NumberN5290G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-11 · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:49
Weather SourceWFAC