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October 6, 1985 · Cessna C-182P · N21328
Lake City, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lake City, FL
Aircraft
Cessna C-182P
Tail Number
N21328
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA007
THE PLT STATED THAT WHILE ON A VFR FLT FROM WEST PALM BEACH FL TO ATLNATA GA THE ACFT LOST POWER. WHILE MAKING FORCED LANDING ON INTERSTATE 75 THE LEFT MAIN WHEEL STRUCK A CAR, & ON LANDING ROLLOUT THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A UTILITY POLE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT REAR MAIN BEARING FAILED, BLOCKING THE OIL SUPPLY TO THE PISTON CONNECTING ROD, CAUSING THE ENG TO SEIZE. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THE ENG HAD ACCUMULATED 1772.9 HRS TOTAL TIME. MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED OVERHAUL TIME IS 1600.0 HRS.
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THE PLT STATED THAT WHILE ON A VFR FLT FROM WEST PALM BEACH FL TO ATLNATA GA THE ACFT LOST POWER. WHILE MAKING FORCED LANDING ON INTERSTATE 75 THE LEFT MAIN WHEEL STRUCK A CAR, & ON LANDING ROLLOUT THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A UTILITY POLE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT REAR MAIN BEARING FAILED, BLOCKING THE OIL SUPPLY TO THE PISTON CONNECTING ROD, CAUSING THE ENG TO SEIZE. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THE ENG HAD ACCUMULATED 1772.9 HRS TOTAL TIME. MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED OVERHAUL TIME IS 1600.0 HRS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:49 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna C-182P
Tail NumberN21328
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC