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June 18, 1984 · Cessna 182D · N8798X

Tok, AK

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Tok, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 182D
Tail Number
N8798X
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC84LA093

THE AIRCRAFT LOST POWER WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH AT 350 FEET. THE PILOT CHANGED COURSE 90 DEGREES AND CRASH LANDED IN A CHURCH YARD. NO REASON FOR THE LOSS OF POWER WAS FOUND. HOWEVER, THE ACFT FUEL TANKS CONTAINED A MIXTURE OF 80-87 OCTANE AVIATION FUEL & UNLEADED AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE. THE STC WHICH ADDRESSED THE USE OF THE AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE WAS NOT COMPLIED WITH.

Full Narrative

THE AIRCRAFT LOST POWER WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH AT 350 FEET. THE PILOT CHANGED COURSE 90 DEGREES AND CRASH LANDED IN A CHURCH YARD. NO REASON FOR THE LOSS OF POWER WAS FOUND. HOWEVER, THE ACFT FUEL TANKS CONTAINED A MIXTURE OF 80-87 OCTANE AVIATION FUEL & UNLEADED AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE. THE STC WHICH ADDRESSED THE USE OF THE AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE WAS NOT COMPLIED WITH.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 AKDT
Nearest Airport4nm SW
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182D
Tail NumberN8798X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 32 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180°
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data