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March 12, 1987 · Cessna 182J · N3124F
Archie, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Archie, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 182J
Tail Number
N3124F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC87LA061
THE PLT STATED THAT, AFTER REFUELING WITH AUTO GAS AT THE PVT AIRSTRIP, WATER WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL BEING DRAINED FM THE SUMPS. AFTER ROCKING THE ACFT SEVERAL TIMES AND NOTING NO FURTHER WATER ACCUMULATION IN THE FUEL SAMPLES, THE PLT FURTHER STATED, A TAKE-OFF AND DEPARTURE WERE DECIDED UPON. THE TAKE-OFF WAS NORMAL BUT DURING PWR REDUCTION, ON INITIAL CLIMB, THE ENGINE LOST PWR AND AN IMMEDIATE RTRN TO THE ARPT WAS ATTEMPTED. THE ACFT ARRIVED HIGH AND FAST OVER THE RWY THRESHOLD WHEN THE PLT FAILED TO DEPLOY THE FLAPS. AFT FLOATING ALMOST THE FULL LENGTH OF THE RWY, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN 200 FT FM THE DEPT END. IT BOUNCED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE RUNNING OUT OF RWY, COLLAPSING THE NOSE GEAR WHEN COMING TO REST ON AN ARPT PERIMETER FENCE. A POST-ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE ACFT'S LOGBOOKS REVEALED THAT A.D. NOTES 83-13-01 AND 84-10-01, PERTAINING TO WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM, WERE NOT COMPLIED WITH.
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THE PLT STATED THAT, AFTER REFUELING WITH AUTO GAS AT THE PVT AIRSTRIP, WATER WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL BEING DRAINED FM THE SUMPS. AFTER ROCKING THE ACFT SEVERAL TIMES AND NOTING NO FURTHER WATER ACCUMULATION IN THE FUEL SAMPLES, THE PLT FURTHER STATED, A TAKE-OFF AND DEPARTURE WERE DECIDED UPON. THE TAKE-OFF WAS NORMAL BUT DURING PWR REDUCTION, ON INITIAL CLIMB, THE ENGINE LOST PWR AND AN IMMEDIATE RTRN TO THE ARPT WAS ATTEMPTED. THE ACFT ARRIVED HIGH AND FAST OVER THE RWY THRESHOLD WHEN THE PLT FAILED TO DEPLOY THE FLAPS. AFT FLOATING ALMOST THE FULL LENGTH OF THE RWY, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN 200 FT FM THE DEPT END. IT BOUNCED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE RUNNING OUT OF RWY, COLLAPSING THE NOSE GEAR WHEN COMING TO REST ON AN ARPT PERIMETER FENCE. A POST-ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE ACFT'S LOGBOOKS REVEALED THAT A.D. NOTES 83-13-01 AND 84-10-01, PERTAINING TO WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM, WERE NOT COMPLIED WITH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CST
Nearest AirportMcdonnell Field (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width24 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182J
Tail NumberN3124F
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 31 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO