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June 22, 1983 · Cessna 177 · N2293Y
Great Bend, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Great Bend, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N2293Y
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC83FA148
THE OWNER OF THE ACFT REPORTED THE FLIGHT WAS UNAUTHORIZED. HE STATED THAT DURING TAKEOFF THE ENG QUIT AND THE PLT MADE A RIGHT TURN BACK TO THE FIELD. BEFORE THE TURN WAS COMPLETED, THE ACFT STALLED AND PLUNGED TO THE GROUND. EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE GASOLINE USED IN THE ACFT WAS AUTOMOTIVE FUEL.
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THE OWNER OF THE ACFT REPORTED THE FLIGHT WAS UNAUTHORIZED. HE STATED THAT DURING TAKEOFF THE ENG QUIT AND THE PLT MADE A RIGHT TURN BACK TO THE FIELD. BEFORE THE TURN WAS COMPLETED, THE ACFT STALLED AND PLUNGED TO THE GROUND. EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE GASOLINE USED IN THE ACFT WAS AUTOMOTIVE FUEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 EDT
Nearest AirportKIRKWOOD (0nm S)
Runway15
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width110 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN2293Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 4 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC