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August 23, 1986 · Cessna 175 · N9275B
Muskegon, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Muskegon, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 175
Tail Number
N9275B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA211
JUST PRIOR TO APPLYING TAKEOFF POWER THE PILOT SWITCHED TO THE LEFT FUEL TANK. FUEL FROM THIS TANK HAD NEVER BEEN USED BY THIS PILOT SINCE HE PURCHASED THE AIRCRAFT TWO WEEKS EARLIER. SHORTLY AFTER BREAKING GROUND THE ENGINE QUIT. ALTHOUGH THE PILOT SWITCHED BACK TO THE RIGHT TANK, THE ENGINE DID NOT RECOVER BEFORE AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE. DURING THE EMERGENCY LANDING THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER ON ITS BACK. THE AIRCRAFT HAD LAST BEEN INSPECTED EIGHTEEN MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT'S STUDENT CERTIFICATE HAD EXPIRED ON AUGUST 31, 1985.
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JUST PRIOR TO APPLYING TAKEOFF POWER THE PILOT SWITCHED TO THE LEFT FUEL TANK. FUEL FROM THIS TANK HAD NEVER BEEN USED BY THIS PILOT SINCE HE PURCHASED THE AIRCRAFT TWO WEEKS EARLIER. SHORTLY AFTER BREAKING GROUND THE ENGINE QUIT. ALTHOUGH THE PILOT SWITCHED BACK TO THE RIGHT TANK, THE ENGINE DID NOT RECOVER BEFORE AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE. DURING THE EMERGENCY LANDING THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER ON ITS BACK. THE AIRCRAFT HAD LAST BEEN INSPECTED EIGHTEEN MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT'S STUDENT CERTIFICATE HAD EXPIRED ON AUGUST 31, 1985.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportNorthside Muskegon (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 175
Tail NumberN9275B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GO-300A · Reciprocating · 175
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 8 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO