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February 7, 1987 · Cessna 182P · N7088Q
Utica, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 7, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Utica, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N7088Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA078
THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER TO 900 RPM SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PLT HAD CLIMBED TO 2000 FT AND REDUCED POWER. WHEN THE RPM DROPPED TO 900 RPM HE APPLIED CARB HEAT TO NO AVAIL. THE ACFT WAS LANDED IN A FIELD 6 MILES NORTH OF THE DEPARTURE ARPT. ENGINE INVESTIGATION AFTER ACCIDENT REVEALED WATER AND DEBRIS IN STRAINER AND CARBURETOR BOWL. FRESH FUEL WAS PUT IN SYSTEM AND ENGINE RAN PROPERLY. THE ACFT HAD NOT BEEN FLOWN RECENTLY.
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THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER TO 900 RPM SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PLT HAD CLIMBED TO 2000 FT AND REDUCED POWER. WHEN THE RPM DROPPED TO 900 RPM HE APPLIED CARB HEAT TO NO AVAIL. THE ACFT WAS LANDED IN A FIELD 6 MILES NORTH OF THE DEPARTURE ARPT. ENGINE INVESTIGATION AFTER ACCIDENT REVEALED WATER AND DEBRIS IN STRAINER AND CARBURETOR BOWL. FRESH FUEL WAS PUT IN SYSTEM AND ENGINE RAN PROPERLY. THE ACFT HAD NOT BEEN FLOWN RECENTLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EST
Nearest AirportBerz-Macomb (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN7088Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC