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July 8, 1984 · Cessna 152 · N49185
Flint, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 8, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Flint, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N49185
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA271
THE PLT STATED THAT DURING PREFLIGHT, HE NOTICED THAT AFTER STRAINING THE FUEL SUMP, THE STRAINER HANDLE DID NOT GO BACKIN AS FAR AS IT SHOULD HAVE. HE CHECKED TO MAKE SURE NO FUEL WAS LEAKING & DECIDED TO TAKE OFF. EN ROUTE, HE SMELLED FUEL VAPORS. THE ENG QUIT AS THE PLT WAS CLEARED TO LAND BY FLINT TOWER. THE FUEL TANKS WERE FOUND EMPTY. WITNESSES AT THE ACCIDENT SITE REPORTED THAT THE FUEL STRAINER HANDLE WAS NOT FULLY SEATED. THE FLT HAD DEPARTED WITH AN ESTIMATED 6-1/2 GALS OF FUEL ON BOARD ABOUT 15 MIN PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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THE PLT STATED THAT DURING PREFLIGHT, HE NOTICED THAT AFTER STRAINING THE FUEL SUMP, THE STRAINER HANDLE DID NOT GO BACKIN AS FAR AS IT SHOULD HAVE. HE CHECKED TO MAKE SURE NO FUEL WAS LEAKING & DECIDED TO TAKE OFF. EN ROUTE, HE SMELLED FUEL VAPORS. THE ENG QUIT AS THE PLT WAS CLEARED TO LAND BY FLINT TOWER. THE FUEL TANKS WERE FOUND EMPTY. WITNESSES AT THE ACCIDENT SITE REPORTED THAT THE FUEL STRAINER HANDLE WAS NOT FULLY SEATED. THE FLT HAD DEPARTED WITH AN ESTIMATED 6-1/2 GALS OF FUEL ON BOARD ABOUT 15 MIN PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:10 EDT
Nearest AirportBISHOP (0nm SW)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN49185
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt
Visibility14 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC