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April 27, 1985 · Cessna C-182J · N2892F
Loughman, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 27, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Loughman, FL
Aircraft
Cessna C-182J
Tail Number
N2892F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85LA160
THE ACFT WAS TOWING A BANNER AT 500 FT ALT WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT AMDE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A SANDY FIELD AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE ACFT HAD FLOWN 1 HR 15 MIN WITH THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR ON 'BOTH'. THE ACFT TOOK OFF WITH A TOTAL OF APRX 20 GALS OF FUEL. EXAMINATION OF WRECKAGE REVEALED LEFT TANK HAD 15 GALS AND RIGHT TANK WAS EMPTY, INDICATIVE OF UNEVEN FLOW NORMALLY ASSOCIATED WITH VENTING PROBLEMS.
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THE ACFT WAS TOWING A BANNER AT 500 FT ALT WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT AMDE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A SANDY FIELD AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE ACFT HAD FLOWN 1 HR 15 MIN WITH THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR ON 'BOTH'. THE ACFT TOOK OFF WITH A TOTAL OF APRX 20 GALS OF FUEL. EXAMINATION OF WRECKAGE REVEALED LEFT TANK HAD 15 GALS AND RIGHT TANK WAS EMPTY, INDICATIVE OF UNEVEN FLOW NORMALLY ASSOCIATED WITH VENTING PROBLEMS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna C-182J
Tail NumberN2892F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 4 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC