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October 27, 1985 · Cessna 172F · N5219F
Fort Walton Bch, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Fort Walton Bch, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172F
Tail Number
N5219F
Operator
Robert E Blake
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA020
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES & CRASHED TO THE GROUND DURING A FORCED LANDING NECESSITATED BY AN ENG FAILURE. THE X-COUNTRY FLT HAD BEEN IN THE AIR FOR 4 HRS AND 35 MINS. THE ACFT'S FUEL CAPACITY IS 40 GALS & THE PLT STATED THAT FUEL CONSUMPTION WAS APRX 8 TO 9 GALS PER HR. NO APPRECIABLE AMOUNT OF FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE ACFT FUEL SYSTEM AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES & CRASHED TO THE GROUND DURING A FORCED LANDING NECESSITATED BY AN ENG FAILURE. THE X-COUNTRY FLT HAD BEEN IN THE AIR FOR 4 HRS AND 35 MINS. THE ACFT'S FUEL CAPACITY IS 40 GALS & THE PLT STATED THAT FUEL CONSUMPTION WAS APRX 8 TO 9 GALS PER HR. NO APPRECIABLE AMOUNT OF FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE ACFT FUEL SYSTEM AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 CST
Nearest Airport6nm S
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172F
Tail NumberN5219F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert E Blake
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 14 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:00
Weather SourceWFAC