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January 12, 1984 · Cessna 411A · N4500Q
Gainsville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 12, 1984
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Gainsville, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 411A
Tail Number
N4500Q
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA84LA059
THE ACFT CRASHED WHILE ON A ILS APPROACH TO THE GAINSVILLE, AIRPORT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PLT HAD ADVISED APPROACH CONTROL THAT HE WAS 'LOW ON FUEL.' AFTER TWO MISSED APPROACHES THE PLT RADIOED THAT HE WAS 'OUT OF FUEL.' THE PLT DID NOT HAVE CHARTS OR APPROACH PLATES ABOARD THE ACFT, HOWEVER ATC WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS FACTOR. ATTEMPTS TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE PLT HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.
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THE ACFT CRASHED WHILE ON A ILS APPROACH TO THE GAINSVILLE, AIRPORT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PLT HAD ADVISED APPROACH CONTROL THAT HE WAS 'LOW ON FUEL.' AFTER TWO MISSED APPROACHES THE PLT RADIOED THAT HE WAS 'OUT OF FUEL.' THE PLT DID NOT HAVE CHARTS OR APPROACH PLATES ABOARD THE ACFT, HOWEVER ATC WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS FACTOR. ATTEMPTS TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE PLT HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EST
Nearest AirportGainsville (15nm ESE)
Runway28
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 411A
Tail NumberN4500Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520E · Reciprocating · 300
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDusk
Wind40° @ 8 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 41 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:37
Weather SourceWFAC