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May 4, 1986 · Cessna 182D · N8880X
Mt. Gilead, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Mt. Gilead, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 182D
Tail Number
N8880X
Operator
Lowell L Levering
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86FEK01
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND IN A PLOWED FIELD DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER A POWER LOSS. POST ACC INSPECTION OF THE ENG REVEALED 3 PIECES OF FELT LIKE SEAL MATERIAL LODGED IN THE CARBURETOR VENTURI. THIS FELT WAS IDENTICAL TO THE MISSING SEAL FROM THE JUNCTION OF THE RAM AIR DUCT ASSY & THE CARB AIR BOX ASSY. THE AIR BOX SEAL IS THE SUBJECT OF AN AD (77-04-05). MAINTENANCE RECORDS INDICATE THAT THE AD REQUIRING A SEAL TO BE INSTALLED HAD BEEN COMPLIED WITH ON 5/13/78. NO FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION WAS REQUIRED.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND IN A PLOWED FIELD DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER A POWER LOSS. POST ACC INSPECTION OF THE ENG REVEALED 3 PIECES OF FELT LIKE SEAL MATERIAL LODGED IN THE CARBURETOR VENTURI. THIS FELT WAS IDENTICAL TO THE MISSING SEAL FROM THE JUNCTION OF THE RAM AIR DUCT ASSY & THE CARB AIR BOX ASSY. THE AIR BOX SEAL IS THE SUBJECT OF AN AD (77-04-05). MAINTENANCE RECORDS INDICATE THAT THE AD REQUIRING A SEAL TO BE INSTALLED HAD BEEN COMPLIED WITH ON 5/13/78. NO FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION WAS REQUIRED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:40 EDT
Nearest Airport2nm SW
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182D
Tail NumberN8880X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLowell L Levering
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO