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July 7, 1986 · Cessna 182A · N4773D
Davis City, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Davis City, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N4773D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA145
STATEMENTS FROM FAA FLIGHT SERVICE STATION PERSONNEL INDICATE THAT THE PILOT RECEIVED A WEATHER BRIEFING PRIOR TO DEPARTURE BUT THAT A FLIGHT PLAN WAS NOT FILED FOR THE 600 MILE TRIP. RECORDS SHOW THAT THE FLT LASTED 05:28 HOURS BEFORE THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND QUIT FOUR MILES SHORT OF ITS DESTINATION AIRPORT. ENDURANCE CALCULATIONS BASED ON 11 G.P.H. AND A 600 NM DISTANCE, CORRECTING FOR NON STANDARD TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE REVEAL A USABLE FUEL BURN TIME OF 5 HOURS AND 25 MINUTES.
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STATEMENTS FROM FAA FLIGHT SERVICE STATION PERSONNEL INDICATE THAT THE PILOT RECEIVED A WEATHER BRIEFING PRIOR TO DEPARTURE BUT THAT A FLIGHT PLAN WAS NOT FILED FOR THE 600 MILE TRIP. RECORDS SHOW THAT THE FLT LASTED 05:28 HOURS BEFORE THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND QUIT FOUR MILES SHORT OF ITS DESTINATION AIRPORT. ENDURANCE CALCULATIONS BASED ON 11 G.P.H. AND A 600 NM DISTANCE, CORRECTING FOR NON STANDARD TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE REVEAL A USABLE FUEL BURN TIME OF 5 HOURS AND 25 MINUTES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:58 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN4773D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:46
Weather SourceWFAC