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February 3, 1986 · Cessna 172P · N52768
Lake Jackson, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 3, 1986
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 serious injuries)
Location
Lake Jackson, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N52768
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW86FRA09
THE ACFT CRASHED DURING FORCED LANDING AFTER A POWER LOSS. THE ACFT ENG QUIT, AFTER A 4 HR X-COUNTRY, DURING THE LNDG APPROACH. THE ACFT HAD BEEN FLOWN LOCALLY OVER AN HOUR BY ANOTHER PLT (CREW). THIS MADE A CUMULATIVE FLT TIME ON THE ACFT OF OVER 5 HRS SINCE REFUELING. THE ACFT HELD 40 USABLE GALLONS OF FUEL AND BURNED 8 OR MORE GALS OF FUEL AN HR DEPENDING ON CIRCUMSTANCES OF OPERATION. THE ACFT WAS EXAMINED FOR FUEL AFTER THE ACC AND A LITTLE FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE TANKS AND CARBURETOR FLOAT BOWL BUT NONE IN THE GASCOLATOR OR RELATED FUEL LINES. THE REFUELED ENG WAS RUN SUCCESSFULLY ON A TEST STAND AFTER THE ACC. ONE OF THE PASSENGERS SAID HE AND THE PLT NOTED THE FUEL GAUGES AT A LOW FUEL STATE NEAR THE END OF THE FLT.
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THE ACFT CRASHED DURING FORCED LANDING AFTER A POWER LOSS. THE ACFT ENG QUIT, AFTER A 4 HR X-COUNTRY, DURING THE LNDG APPROACH. THE ACFT HAD BEEN FLOWN LOCALLY OVER AN HOUR BY ANOTHER PLT (CREW). THIS MADE A CUMULATIVE FLT TIME ON THE ACFT OF OVER 5 HRS SINCE REFUELING. THE ACFT HELD 40 USABLE GALLONS OF FUEL AND BURNED 8 OR MORE GALS OF FUEL AN HR DEPENDING ON CIRCUMSTANCES OF OPERATION. THE ACFT WAS EXAMINED FOR FUEL AFTER THE ACC AND A LITTLE FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE TANKS AND CARBURETOR FLOAT BOWL BUT NONE IN THE GASCOLATOR OR RELATED FUEL LINES. THE REFUELED ENG WAS RUN SUCCESSFULLY ON A TEST STAND AFTER THE ACC. ONE OF THE PASSENGERS SAID HE AND THE PLT NOTED THE FUEL GAUGES AT A LOW FUEL STATE NEAR THE END OF THE FLT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:00 CST
Nearest AirportBrazoria Co. (5nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN52768
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious3
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 19 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDark Night
Wind140° @ 11 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time06:48
Weather SourceWFAC