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December 4, 1984 · Cessna 182J · N2910F
Champaign, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 4, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Champaign, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 182J
Tail Number
N2910F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA062
N2910F, NOSED OVER IN A FIELD AFTER ENGINE FAILURE DURING INITIAL CLIMB ON A BIANNUAL FLIGHT REVIEW. WHEN THE ACFT WAS EXAMINED FOLLOWING THE ACC, A TWO INCH ICICLE WAS FOUND IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RT FUEL TANK LOCATED AT THE FUEL LINE CONNECTION. THE FUEL FROM BOTH TANKS WAS DRAINED INTO A CONTAINER & ABOUT ONE-HALK CUP OF WATER WAS IN THE FUEL. A 'RIPPLE' ABOUT 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH IN HEIGHT WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL TANK.
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N2910F, NOSED OVER IN A FIELD AFTER ENGINE FAILURE DURING INITIAL CLIMB ON A BIANNUAL FLIGHT REVIEW. WHEN THE ACFT WAS EXAMINED FOLLOWING THE ACC, A TWO INCH ICICLE WAS FOUND IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RT FUEL TANK LOCATED AT THE FUEL LINE CONNECTION. THE FUEL FROM BOTH TANKS WAS DRAINED INTO A CONTAINER & ABOUT ONE-HALK CUP OF WATER WAS IN THE FUEL. A 'RIPPLE' ABOUT 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH IN HEIGHT WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL TANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:08 CST
Nearest Airport1nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182J
Tail NumberN2910F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:14
Weather SourceWFAC