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May 26, 1983 · Cessna 195 · N4395V
Florence, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Florence, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 195
Tail Number
N4395V
Operator
Decimus C Barbot
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA202
ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE ENG LOST POWER ABOUT 3 MI FROM THE ARPT AFTER HE SWITCHED FROM THE RIGHT TO THE LEFT FUEL TANK. HE REPORTED THAT HE SWITCHED THE BOOST PUMP TO THE 'HIGH' POSITION, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENG. HE ESTIMATED THERE WAS 5 TO 7 GAL OF FUEL IN THE RIGHT MAIN FUEL TANK & APRX 12 GAL IN THE LEFT TANK. DURING A LANDING IN A PLOWED FIELD, THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PERSON THAT RECOVERED THE ACFT FOUND NO FUEL IN THE TANKS, NOTED NO STRONG FUEL ODOR & SAW NO FUEL STAINS OR OTHER INDICATIONS OF SPILLED FUEL AROUND THE ACFT.
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ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE ENG LOST POWER ABOUT 3 MI FROM THE ARPT AFTER HE SWITCHED FROM THE RIGHT TO THE LEFT FUEL TANK. HE REPORTED THAT HE SWITCHED THE BOOST PUMP TO THE 'HIGH' POSITION, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENG. HE ESTIMATED THERE WAS 5 TO 7 GAL OF FUEL IN THE RIGHT MAIN FUEL TANK & APRX 12 GAL IN THE LEFT TANK. DURING A LANDING IN A PLOWED FIELD, THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PERSON THAT RECOVERED THE ACFT FOUND NO FUEL IN THE TANKS, NOTED NO STRONG FUEL ODOR & SAW NO FUEL STAINS OR OTHER INDICATIONS OF SPILLED FUEL AROUND THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 EDT
Nearest AirportFlorence City County (3nm NE)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195
Tail NumberN4395V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDecimus C Barbot
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755-A2 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC