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June 18, 1986 · Cessna 172 · N6469E
Weatherford, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Weatherford, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N6469E
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86LA114
THE PLT EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS AT APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET DURING THE TAKEOFF CLIMB PORTION OF THE FLIGHT. ON DESCENT THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE BEFORE COMING TO REST IN A FIELD. DURING PRE-FLIGHT THE PILOT NOTED THE FUEL TANKS WERE HALF FULL AND THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1' OF WATER IN THE SUMP. THE ACFT HAD NOT BEEN FLOWN FOR 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS ACCIDENT FLIGHT. EXAM OF THE CARBURETOR BOWL SHOWED A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF WATER IN THE FUEL.
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THE PLT EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS AT APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET DURING THE TAKEOFF CLIMB PORTION OF THE FLIGHT. ON DESCENT THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE BEFORE COMING TO REST IN A FIELD. DURING PRE-FLIGHT THE PILOT NOTED THE FUEL TANKS WERE HALF FULL AND THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1' OF WATER IN THE SUMP. THE ACFT HAD NOT BEEN FLOWN FOR 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS ACCIDENT FLIGHT. EXAM OF THE CARBURETOR BOWL SHOWED A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF WATER IN THE FUEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:20 CDT
Nearest AirportParke County (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2950 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN6469E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 4 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:50
Weather SourceWFAC