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August 15, 1986 · Cessna 182 · N52494
Glen Willow, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Glen Willow, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N52494
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL86FEI09
THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED DURING COLLISION WITH SCRUB PINE TREES DURING A FORCED LNDG ON A ROAD AFTER THE ENG QUIT IN FLT. THE PLT SAID HE WAS CRUISING AT 3500 FT WHEN THE ENG BEGAN TO SPUTTER. THE PLT STATED THAT HE CHANGED THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR FROM LEFT TO RIGHT BUT WAS UNABLE TO START THE ENGINE. AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE ACFTS LEFT FUEL TANK WAS FOUND EMPTY. THE FUEL STRAINER WAS FREE OF WATER. THE RT TANK WAS NOT CHECKED DUE TO WING DAMAGE. LATER DURING REMOVAL OF THE WRECKAGE THE PLT WAS ABLE TO DRAIN 11 GALLONS OF FUEL FROM THE RT TANK. THE PLT STATED THAT PROPER FUEL MANAGEMENT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED THE ACCIDENT.
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THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED DURING COLLISION WITH SCRUB PINE TREES DURING A FORCED LNDG ON A ROAD AFTER THE ENG QUIT IN FLT. THE PLT SAID HE WAS CRUISING AT 3500 FT WHEN THE ENG BEGAN TO SPUTTER. THE PLT STATED THAT HE CHANGED THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR FROM LEFT TO RIGHT BUT WAS UNABLE TO START THE ENGINE. AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE ACFTS LEFT FUEL TANK WAS FOUND EMPTY. THE FUEL STRAINER WAS FREE OF WATER. THE RT TANK WAS NOT CHECKED DUE TO WING DAMAGE. LATER DURING REMOVAL OF THE WRECKAGE THE PLT WAS ABLE TO DRAIN 11 GALLONS OF FUEL FROM THE RT TANK. THE PLT STATED THAT PROPER FUEL MANAGEMENT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:20 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN52494
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R-25 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO