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August 5, 1984 · Cessna R182 · N9080C
Rome, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 5, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rome, GA
Aircraft
Cessna R182
Tail Number
N9080C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84LA245
THE ACFT MADE A HARD LANDING AFTER A POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF. THE GROUND WAS SOFT FROM RAIN AND THE NOSE GEAR FAILED AT THE FORK AS IT DUG INTO THE DIRT. THE PLTS SAID THAT BEFORE TAKEOFF THEY HAD CHECKED FOR WATER IN THE FUEL FROM BOTH WING SUMPS AND GASCOLATOR. THE ACFT WAS LAST SERVICED ABOUT 2 WKS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT AND THE ACFT HAD BEEN LEFT OUT IN THE RAIN SINCE. AN FAA INSPECTOR DRAINED 8 OZ OF WATER FROM THE GASCOLATOR BOWL AT THE ACCIDENT SITE. A DETAILED EXAMINATION OF THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM LATER FOUND WATER IN THE RIGHT TANK AND THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE DRAIN. THE LEFT FUEL CAP LEAKED WHEN WATER WAS POURED ON IT WHILE INSTALLED.THE OWNER STATED THAT AN AD AGAINST THE FUEL SYSTEM OF THIS ACFT HAD NOT BEEN COMPLIED WITH BECAUSE THE MAX HOURS ALLOWED FOR COMPLIANCE HAD NOT BEEN USED.
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THE ACFT MADE A HARD LANDING AFTER A POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF. THE GROUND WAS SOFT FROM RAIN AND THE NOSE GEAR FAILED AT THE FORK AS IT DUG INTO THE DIRT. THE PLTS SAID THAT BEFORE TAKEOFF THEY HAD CHECKED FOR WATER IN THE FUEL FROM BOTH WING SUMPS AND GASCOLATOR. THE ACFT WAS LAST SERVICED ABOUT 2 WKS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT AND THE ACFT HAD BEEN LEFT OUT IN THE RAIN SINCE. AN FAA INSPECTOR DRAINED 8 OZ OF WATER FROM THE GASCOLATOR BOWL AT THE ACCIDENT SITE. A DETAILED EXAMINATION OF THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM LATER FOUND WATER IN THE RIGHT TANK AND THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE DRAIN. THE LEFT FUEL CAP LEAKED WHEN WATER WAS POURED ON IT WHILE INSTALLED.THE OWNER STATED THAT AN AD AGAINST THE FUEL SYSTEM OF THIS ACFT HAD NOT BEEN COMPLIED WITH BECAUSE THE MAX HOURS ALLOWED FOR COMPLIANCE HAD NOT BEEN USED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 EDT
Nearest AirportRichard B. Russell (1nm S)
Runway18
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R182
Tail NumberN9080C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO