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May 1, 1988 · Cessna 180 · N9161C

Rolla, MO

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Rolla, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N9161C
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC88FA082

AS THE PILOT APPROACHED THE ROLLA, MISSOURI AIRPORT HE STATED THAT HE SWITCHED THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR FROM THE RIGHT TANK TO BOTH TANKS IN PREPARATION FOR LANDING. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE DID NOT KNOW WHICH DIRECTION HE MOVED THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE. ENGINE LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE MOVEMENT. PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING BUT DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO MANEUVER TO THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED APPROXIMATELY 150 YARDS SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS FOUND IN THE OFF POSITION. THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE WAS EXAMINED AND RUN IN A TEST CELL. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS.

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AS THE PILOT APPROACHED THE ROLLA, MISSOURI AIRPORT HE STATED THAT HE SWITCHED THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR FROM THE RIGHT TANK TO BOTH TANKS IN PREPARATION FOR LANDING. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE DID NOT KNOW WHICH DIRECTION HE MOVED THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE. ENGINE LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE MOVEMENT. PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING BUT DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO MANEUVER TO THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED APPROXIMATELY 150 YARDS SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS FOUND IN THE OFF POSITION. THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE WAS EXAMINED AND RUN IN A TEST CELL. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest AirportROLLA (1nm W)
Runway9
Runway Length3020 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN9161C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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