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August 1, 1986 · Cessna 177RG · N52476
Oshkosh, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N52476
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86FA192
THE IFR FLT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE DURING THE LANDING APCH TO THE DESTINATION APRT IN OSHKOSH, WI, AND THE PLT DITCHED THE ACFT IN LAKE WINNEBAGO. EXAM OF THE ACFT SHOWED THAT THE ENG FAILED DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE PLT REPORTED THERE WERE 60 GALLONS OF FUEL ON BOARD AT TAKEOFF. THE DITCHING OCCURRED 4 HOURS AND 32 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. THE MANUFACTURER'S FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATION WAS 10.8 GPH FOR THE ACFT IN CRUISE FLT AT 5,000 FT MSL USING 75 PERCENT POWER WITH THE MIXTURE LEANED TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE FUEL/AIR RATIO.
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THE IFR FLT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE DURING THE LANDING APCH TO THE DESTINATION APRT IN OSHKOSH, WI, AND THE PLT DITCHED THE ACFT IN LAKE WINNEBAGO. EXAM OF THE ACFT SHOWED THAT THE ENG FAILED DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE PLT REPORTED THERE WERE 60 GALLONS OF FUEL ON BOARD AT TAKEOFF. THE DITCHING OCCURRED 4 HOURS AND 32 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. THE MANUFACTURER'S FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATION WAS 10.8 GPH FOR THE ACFT IN CRUISE FLT AT 5,000 FT MSL USING 75 PERCENT POWER WITH THE MIXTURE LEANED TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE FUEL/AIR RATIO.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:02 CDT
Nearest AirportWittman Field (3nm E)
Runway27
Runway Length6166 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN52476
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC