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May 28, 1988 · Cessna 182A · N4057D
Williston, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Williston, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N4057D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA88LA180
THE PLT DROPPED OFF PARACHUTISTS AT 8,500 FT AND BEGAN TO DESCEND BACK TO ARPT. THE A/C WAS DESCENDING AT 145 MPH, 19 INCHES MP, AND 2300 RPM IN A LONG CIRCULAR PATTERN. THE FLT WAS ON FINAL BETWEEN 500 AND 1000 FT MSL WHEN THE PLT TRIED TO APPLY PWR. THE ENG FAILED TO RESPOND. AFTER SWITCHING THE FUEL SELECTOR AND ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE ENG TWICE, THE PLT DECIDED TO LND IN A FIELD SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. DURING LANDING ROLL, THE NOSE GEAR BROKE OFF AND THE A/C NOSED OVER. LATER THE ENG WAS OPERATED TO FULL PWR WITH NO EVIDENCE OF FAILURE OR MALFUCTION. CALCULATIONS INDICATED ENOUGH FUEL FOR OPERATION AND FUEL WAS FOUND IN CARB BOWL. ACCORDING TO ICING PROBABILITY CURVES, THE A/C WAS FLYING IN CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARB ICING. THE PLT STATED THAT CARB HEAT WAS NOT APPLIED DURING DESCENT.
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THE PLT DROPPED OFF PARACHUTISTS AT 8,500 FT AND BEGAN TO DESCEND BACK TO ARPT. THE A/C WAS DESCENDING AT 145 MPH, 19 INCHES MP, AND 2300 RPM IN A LONG CIRCULAR PATTERN. THE FLT WAS ON FINAL BETWEEN 500 AND 1000 FT MSL WHEN THE PLT TRIED TO APPLY PWR. THE ENG FAILED TO RESPOND. AFTER SWITCHING THE FUEL SELECTOR AND ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE ENG TWICE, THE PLT DECIDED TO LND IN A FIELD SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. DURING LANDING ROLL, THE NOSE GEAR BROKE OFF AND THE A/C NOSED OVER. LATER THE ENG WAS OPERATED TO FULL PWR WITH NO EVIDENCE OF FAILURE OR MALFUCTION. CALCULATIONS INDICATED ENOUGH FUEL FOR OPERATION AND FUEL WAS FOUND IN CARB BOWL. ACCORDING TO ICING PROBABILITY CURVES, THE A/C WAS FLYING IN CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARB ICING. THE PLT STATED THAT CARB HEAT WAS NOT APPLIED DURING DESCENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:34 EDT
Nearest AirportWilliston (1nm SW)
Runway4
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN4057D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:51
Weather SourceWFAC