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February 21, 1983 · Cessna 182 · CGNHL
Zephyrhills, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 21, 1983
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Zephyrhills, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
CGNHL
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA83FLD03
ON INITIAL CLIMB AT ABOUT 250 FT AGL THE ENGINE FAILED. WATER WAS FOUND IN THE GASCOLATOR AND IN THE FUEL TANKS. A WRINKLED RIDGE WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL TANK BOTTOM WHICH TRAPPED WATER.
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ON INITIAL CLIMB AT ABOUT 250 FT AGL THE ENGINE FAILED. WATER WAS FOUND IN THE GASCOLATOR AND IN THE FUEL TANKS. A WRINKLED RIDGE WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL TANK BOTTOM WHICH TRAPPED WATER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 EST
Nearest AirportZephyrhills (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberCGNHL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · 0470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 14 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 18000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:51
Weather SourceWFAC