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September 3, 1984 · Cessna 305A · N11SU
Madison, CT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Madison, CT
Aircraft
Cessna 305A
Tail Number
N11SU
Operator
Shoreline Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC84LA302
PURPOSE OF FLT WAS FAM IN THIS MAKE/MODEL FOR FRONT SEAT PLT BY REAR SEAT CHECK-OUT PLT. PREFLIGHT FUEL QUANTITY WAS CHECKED BY REF TO GAGES ONLY. LEFT TANK READ 1/2 FULL. NEITHER PLT RECALLED RT TANK READING. AFTER TAKEOFF, AT ABOUT 150 FT, COMPLETE PWR LOSS OCCURRED. CHECK PLT UNBUCKLED RESTRAINT SYSTEM, MOVED FWD TO SWITCH FUEL TANK SELECTOR (ORIGINAL POSITION NOT SPECIFIED) AND TURN ON FUEL BOOST PUMP, BOTH ITEMS ACCESSABLE TO FRONT SEAT PLT, WHO INITIATED A TURN BACK TO THE AIRPORT. INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE REMAINED TO COMPLETE MANEUVER. ACFT WAS FORCE LANDED IN SMALL TREES AND SHRUBS.
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PURPOSE OF FLT WAS FAM IN THIS MAKE/MODEL FOR FRONT SEAT PLT BY REAR SEAT CHECK-OUT PLT. PREFLIGHT FUEL QUANTITY WAS CHECKED BY REF TO GAGES ONLY. LEFT TANK READ 1/2 FULL. NEITHER PLT RECALLED RT TANK READING. AFTER TAKEOFF, AT ABOUT 150 FT, COMPLETE PWR LOSS OCCURRED. CHECK PLT UNBUCKLED RESTRAINT SYSTEM, MOVED FWD TO SWITCH FUEL TANK SELECTOR (ORIGINAL POSITION NOT SPECIFIED) AND TURN ON FUEL BOOST PUMP, BOTH ITEMS ACCESSABLE TO FRONT SEAT PLT, WHO INITIATED A TURN BACK TO THE AIRPORT. INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE REMAINED TO COMPLETE MANEUVER. ACFT WAS FORCE LANDED IN SMALL TREES AND SHRUBS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm NNE
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 305A
Tail NumberN11SU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorShoreline Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-11B · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT