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November 30, 1987 · Cessna 177 · N2313Y
San Carlos, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 30, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
San Carlos, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N2313Y
Operator
Sims William K
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA063
THE PLT ADDED PWR ON FINAL APPROACH AND LATER STATED THAT THE ENG SEEMED TO BE LOSING PWR. HE SAID HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS L OF CTR ABT 1/2 INCH, CTRD IT AND ADDED CARB HEAT, HOWEVER THE ENG STILL QUIT. THE ACFT WAS TOO LOW TO LAND ON THE RWY SO THE PLT HEADED THE ACFT TO THE RT OF THE RWY. THE ACFT LANDED HARD. THE WX WAS CONDUCIVE TO THE CARB ICING. POST ACCD EXAM FOUND THE FUEL SELECTOR ON BOTH. TANKS WERE NOTED TO CONTAIN FUEL.
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THE PLT ADDED PWR ON FINAL APPROACH AND LATER STATED THAT THE ENG SEEMED TO BE LOSING PWR. HE SAID HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS L OF CTR ABT 1/2 INCH, CTRD IT AND ADDED CARB HEAT, HOWEVER THE ENG STILL QUIT. THE ACFT WAS TOO LOW TO LAND ON THE RWY SO THE PLT HEADED THE ACFT TO THE RT OF THE RWY. THE ACFT LANDED HARD. THE WX WAS CONDUCIVE TO THE CARB ICING. POST ACCD EXAM FOUND THE FUEL SELECTOR ON BOTH. TANKS WERE NOTED TO CONTAIN FUEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 MST
Nearest AirportSan Carlos (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length7200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN2313Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSims William K
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1F60 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:00
Weather SourcePILO