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August 7, 1985 · Cessna 402B · N100FG
Moline, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Moline, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 402B
Tail Number
N100FG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA337
THE ACFT WAS LANDED ON SOFT TERRAIN 1500 FT SHORT OF THE RWY FOLLOWING A TOTAL LOSS OF PWR. THE PLT REPORTED HE FAILED TO USE FUEL FROM THE AUX TANKS DURING THE FLT AND HE EXHAUSTED THE FUEL IN THE MAIN TANKS. THE FUEL BOOST PUMPS ARE LOCATED IN THE MAIN TANKS AND THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO GET FUEL TO THE ENGINES FAST ENOUGH FOR A RESTART.
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THE ACFT WAS LANDED ON SOFT TERRAIN 1500 FT SHORT OF THE RWY FOLLOWING A TOTAL LOSS OF PWR. THE PLT REPORTED HE FAILED TO USE FUEL FROM THE AUX TANKS DURING THE FLT AND HE EXHAUSTED THE FUEL IN THE MAIN TANKS. THE FUEL BOOST PUMPS ARE LOCATED IN THE MAIN TANKS AND THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO GET FUEL TO THE ENGINES FAST ENOUGH FOR A RESTART.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:57 CDT
Nearest AirportQUADCITY (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length6507 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 402B
Tail NumberN100FG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-E · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind240° @ 4 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time10:52
Weather SourceWFAC