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December 12, 1986 · Cessna 182P · N182LM
St. Cloud, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 12, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
St. Cloud, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N182LM
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA87FA048
THE PRIVATE PILOT STATED THAT PRIOR TO TAKEOFF SHE DID NOT CHECK THE FUEL SUPPLY, AND INITIATED AN IFR FLIGHT. ABOUT 20 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT THE ENGINE FAILED AT 5000 FT MSL. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING ATTEMPT THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FENCE AND A TREE. EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL TANKS REVEALED THE RIGHT TANK WAS EMPTY AND THE LEFT TANK HAD ABOUT 1/2 GALLON OF FUEL.
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THE PRIVATE PILOT STATED THAT PRIOR TO TAKEOFF SHE DID NOT CHECK THE FUEL SUPPLY, AND INITIATED AN IFR FLIGHT. ABOUT 20 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT THE ENGINE FAILED AT 5000 FT MSL. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING ATTEMPT THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FENCE AND A TREE. EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL TANKS REVEALED THE RIGHT TANK WAS EMPTY AND THE LEFT TANK HAD ABOUT 1/2 GALLON OF FUEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:46 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN182LM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:51
Weather SourceWFAC