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April 7, 1985 · Smelko Cvjetkovic CA-65 Cvjetkovic · N3280
Ravenna, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ravenna, OH
Aircraft
Smelko Cvjetkovic CA-65 Cvjetkovic
Tail Number
N3280
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA154
A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN AN OPEN SOFT FIELD AFTER A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED WHILE ON FINAL APCH. THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO TRANSFER FUEL FROM THE REAR FUEL TANK TO THE EMPTY FRONT TANK BUT DID NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT ALT TO ACCOMPLISH THE TASK. FUEL IS GRAVITY FED TO THE ENGINE BY ONLY THE FRONT TANK.
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A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN AN OPEN SOFT FIELD AFTER A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED WHILE ON FINAL APCH. THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO TRANSFER FUEL FROM THE REAR FUEL TANK TO THE EMPTY FRONT TANK BUT DID NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT ALT TO ACCOMPLISH THE TASK. FUEL IS GRAVITY FED TO THE ENGINE BY ONLY THE FRONT TANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EST
Nearest AirportPortage Co. (1nm ESE)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSmelko Cvjetkovic CA-65 Cvjetkovic
Tail NumberN3280
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:17
Weather SourceWFAC