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November 17, 1988 · Cessna 170 · N4137V
Batavia, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Batavia, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 170
Tail Number
N4137V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL89LA040
AFTER ABOUT 3 HOURS AND 20 MINS OF FLIGHT THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE POWER FAILURE. HE ATTEMPTED TO REACH THE CLOSEST AIRPORT, BUT WAS FORCED TO LAND IN A FIELD 3 MILES SHORT. THE PILOT HAD ESTIMATED THAT HE HAD 4 HRS FUEL. AT ABOUT 9 GPH AND 33.5 GALS OF USABLE FUEL THE TOTAL ENDURANCE (ASSUMING PROPER LEANING) IS 3.7 HRS MINUS FUEL FOR T/O, TAXI, AND CLIMB. THE AIRPLANE WAS SERVICED WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUEL. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS REPORTED.
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AFTER ABOUT 3 HOURS AND 20 MINS OF FLIGHT THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE POWER FAILURE. HE ATTEMPTED TO REACH THE CLOSEST AIRPORT, BUT WAS FORCED TO LAND IN A FIELD 3 MILES SHORT. THE PILOT HAD ESTIMATED THAT HE HAD 4 HRS FUEL. AT ABOUT 9 GPH AND 33.5 GALS OF USABLE FUEL THE TOTAL ENDURANCE (ASSUMING PROPER LEANING) IS 3.7 HRS MINUS FUEL FOR T/O, TAXI, AND CLIMB. THE AIRPLANE WAS SERVICED WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUEL. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest AirportClermont County (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length3732 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170
Tail NumberN4137V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO