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May 22, 1983 · Cessna 182P · N52848
Nashville, TN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Nashville, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N52848
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA195
THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT DURING TAKEOFF AT ABOUT 150 FT AGL. AFTER THE ENGINE STOPPAGE THE PILOT SAID HE APPLIED CARBURETOR HEAT WITH NO EFFECT. A LANDING WAS MADE IN A GRAIN FIELD STRAIGHT AHEAD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE ACFT NOSED OVER. 12 OUNCES OF WATER WAS DRAINED FROM THE CARBURETOR.
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THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT DURING TAKEOFF AT ABOUT 150 FT AGL. AFTER THE ENGINE STOPPAGE THE PILOT SAID HE APPLIED CARBURETOR HEAT WITH NO EFFECT. A LANDING WAS MADE IN A GRAIN FIELD STRAIGHT AHEAD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE ACFT NOSED OVER. 12 OUNCES OF WATER WAS DRAINED FROM THE CARBURETOR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCornelia Fort (1nm SW)
Runway22
Runway Length2550 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN52848
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:47
Weather SourceWFAC