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June 22, 1986 · Piper PA-28-180 · N9625J
Punta Gorda, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Punta Gorda, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N9625J
Operator
Waldo L Conrad
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA189
THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER A 20 MINUTE FLIGHT ON A LONG FINAL APPROACH THE ENGINE SPUTTERED & QUIT. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA AND THE ACFT WENT THROUGH A DITCH SEVERING THE LANDING GEAR. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE CARBURETOR REVEALED THAT A PIECE OF PLASTIC HAD BECOME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE NEEDLE & SEAT ASSY IN THE CARBURETOR, CUTTING OFF THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE CYLINDERS.
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THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER A 20 MINUTE FLIGHT ON A LONG FINAL APPROACH THE ENGINE SPUTTERED & QUIT. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA AND THE ACFT WENT THROUGH A DITCH SEVERING THE LANDING GEAR. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE CARBURETOR REVEALED THAT A PIECE OF PLASTIC HAD BECOME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE NEEDLE & SEAT ASSY IN THE CARBURETOR, CUTTING OFF THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE CYLINDERS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN9625J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWaldo L Conrad
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC