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October 7, 1989 · Cessna 182 · N11PG
Hasty, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Hasty, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N11PG
Operator
Standefer Wayne B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC90LA007
WHILE CRUISING TOWARDS THE DESTINATION AIRPORT, THE PILOT SAID THAT THE ENGINE LOST POWER. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED, AT NIGHT, AND DURING THE ATTEMPT THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES AND A FENCE. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE RIGHT WING FUEL CELL HAD BECOME DETACHED AT THE TOP AND COLLAPSED. THIS COLLAPSE DECREASED THE TOTAL QUANTITY OF FUEL AVAILABLE FROM THAT WING TANK. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FUEL TANKS TO BE EMPTY OF USEABLE FUEL.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION RESULTING FROM THE COLLAPSE AT THE FUEL CELL. THE FACT THAT THE FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS WAS A FACTOR.
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WHILE CRUISING TOWARDS THE DESTINATION AIRPORT, THE PILOT SAID THAT THE ENGINE LOST POWER. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED, AT NIGHT, AND DURING THE ATTEMPT THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES AND A FENCE. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE RIGHT WING FUEL CELL HAD BECOME DETACHED AT THE TOP AND COLLAPSED. THIS COLLAPSE DECREASED THE TOTAL QUANTITY OF FUEL AVAILABLE FROM THAT WING TANK. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FUEL TANKS TO BE EMPTY OF USEABLE FUEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:10 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN11PG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStandefer Wayne B
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time01:52
Weather SourceWFAC