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April 15, 1985 · Champion 7GCAA · N2580F
Casville Juct, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Casville Juct, NC
Aircraft
Champion 7GCAA
Tail Number
N2580F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL85LA134
WHILE ON A PERSONAL X-COUNTRY FLT, THE ACFT LOST POWER & THE PLT ATTEMPTED A LANDING ON A ROAD. DURING THE ATTEMPTED LANDING, THE ACFT STRUCK A GUY WIRE & CRASHED INVERTED ON THE ROAD. A POST CRASH EXAM REVEALED THAT APRX 1.5 PINTS OF FUEL WAS IN THE ACFT FUEL SYSTEM. ALTHOUGH THE ACFT WAS INVERTED, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL LEAKAGE OR SPILLAGE. THE PLT STATED THAT HE HAD FLOWN THE SAME ROUTE 5 TIMES IN THE PAST WITHOUT INCIDENT. TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE ACDNT, THE PLT SERVICED THE ACFT TO ITS FULL CAPACITY OF 40 GALS. HE DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK THE FUEL QUANTITY PRIOR TO DEPARTING STONE MOUNTAIN, GA. THE PLT FELT THAT HE WAS 'TOO LAX' BECAUSE HE DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK THE FUEL QUANTITY.
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WHILE ON A PERSONAL X-COUNTRY FLT, THE ACFT LOST POWER & THE PLT ATTEMPTED A LANDING ON A ROAD. DURING THE ATTEMPTED LANDING, THE ACFT STRUCK A GUY WIRE & CRASHED INVERTED ON THE ROAD. A POST CRASH EXAM REVEALED THAT APRX 1.5 PINTS OF FUEL WAS IN THE ACFT FUEL SYSTEM. ALTHOUGH THE ACFT WAS INVERTED, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL LEAKAGE OR SPILLAGE. THE PLT STATED THAT HE HAD FLOWN THE SAME ROUTE 5 TIMES IN THE PAST WITHOUT INCIDENT. TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE ACDNT, THE PLT SERVICED THE ACFT TO ITS FULL CAPACITY OF 40 GALS. HE DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK THE FUEL QUANTITY PRIOR TO DEPARTING STONE MOUNTAIN, GA. THE PLT FELT THAT HE WAS 'TOO LAX' BECAUSE HE DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK THE FUEL QUANTITY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:38 EST
Nearest Airport15nm SW
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7GCAA
Tail NumberN2580F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind30° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:46
Weather SourceWFAC