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February 25, 1984 · Cessna 182G · N7388S
Brandon, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 25, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Brandon, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182G
Tail Number
N7388S
Operator
Ronald E Carpenter
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA84LA094
THE ACFT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 2 MOS WITH A PARTIAL FUEL LOAD. PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, 40 GAL OF AUTO FUEL WAS ADDED & BOTH WING TANK SUMPS & THE GASCOLATOR WERE DRAINED WITH ONLY A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF WATER FOUND. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENG LOST POWER. DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD, THE NOSE GEAR DUG IN & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. AN EXAM REVEALED THAT THE CARBURETOR BOWL WAS ABOUT HALF FULL OF WATER & WATER WAS FOUND IN THE LINE FROM THE GASCOLATOR TO THE CARBURETOR. INSPECTION OF THE FUEL TANKS REVEALED WRINKLES 0R RIDGES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RUBBER CELLS, SUFFICIENT TO TRAP WATER & KEEP IT FROM FLOWING TO THE TANK SUMPS FOR NORMAL DRAINING. THE FUEL CELLS HAD BEEN INSTALLED ON 12/15/78 & THE PLT WAS AWARE OF THE WRINKLES. AUTO FUEL WAS APPROVED FOR USE IN THIS ACFT PER STC.
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THE ACFT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 2 MOS WITH A PARTIAL FUEL LOAD. PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, 40 GAL OF AUTO FUEL WAS ADDED & BOTH WING TANK SUMPS & THE GASCOLATOR WERE DRAINED WITH ONLY A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF WATER FOUND. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENG LOST POWER. DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD, THE NOSE GEAR DUG IN & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. AN EXAM REVEALED THAT THE CARBURETOR BOWL WAS ABOUT HALF FULL OF WATER & WATER WAS FOUND IN THE LINE FROM THE GASCOLATOR TO THE CARBURETOR. INSPECTION OF THE FUEL TANKS REVEALED WRINKLES 0R RIDGES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RUBBER CELLS, SUFFICIENT TO TRAP WATER & KEEP IT FROM FLOWING TO THE TANK SUMPS FOR NORMAL DRAINING. THE FUEL CELLS HAD BEEN INSTALLED ON 12/15/78 & THE PLT WAS AWARE OF THE WRINKLES. AUTO FUEL WAS APPROVED FOR USE IN THIS ACFT PER STC.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:05 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182G
Tail NumberN7388S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRonald E Carpenter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC