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July 27, 1983 · Cessna 177 · N3493T
Greensboro, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 1983
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 serious injuries)
Location
Greensboro, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N3493T
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL83FKG10
THE PLT-IN-COMMAND REPORTED THAT THE ACFT WAS VERY LOW ON FUEL & HE HAD 10 GALLONS ADDED TO EACH WING TANK BEFORE DEPARTING MADISON, GA. FROM MADISON, HE FLEW TO GREENSBORO, GA FOR SALES DEMONSTRTION FLTS. DURING THE 1ST DEMONSTRATION FLT, THE ACFT PERFORMED WELL, EXCEPT THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL BECAME JAMMED AT THE 'ON' POSITION DURING THE LANDING. THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL WAS FINALLY MOVED TO THE 'OFF' POSITION & A 2ND DEMONSTRATION FLT WAS BEGUN. DURING TAKEOFF ON THE 2ND FLT, THE ENG LOST POWER AT APRX 100 TO 150 FT AGL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT HIT TREES DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING. DURING AN INVESTIGATION, VIRTUALLY NO FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE ENG DRIVEN FUEL PUMP, CARBURETOR, ELECTRIC BOOST PUMP, MAIN FUEL STRAINER, FUSELAGE HEADER TANK OR ASSOCIATED LINES.
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THE PLT-IN-COMMAND REPORTED THAT THE ACFT WAS VERY LOW ON FUEL & HE HAD 10 GALLONS ADDED TO EACH WING TANK BEFORE DEPARTING MADISON, GA. FROM MADISON, HE FLEW TO GREENSBORO, GA FOR SALES DEMONSTRTION FLTS. DURING THE 1ST DEMONSTRATION FLT, THE ACFT PERFORMED WELL, EXCEPT THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL BECAME JAMMED AT THE 'ON' POSITION DURING THE LANDING. THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL WAS FINALLY MOVED TO THE 'OFF' POSITION & A 2ND DEMONSTRATION FLT WAS BEGUN. DURING TAKEOFF ON THE 2ND FLT, THE ENG LOST POWER AT APRX 100 TO 150 FT AGL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT HIT TREES DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING. DURING AN INVESTIGATION, VIRTUALLY NO FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE ENG DRIVEN FUEL PUMP, CARBURETOR, ELECTRIC BOOST PUMP, MAIN FUEL STRAINER, FUSELAGE HEADER TANK OR ASSOCIATED LINES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:25 EDT
Nearest AirportGreene County (0nm WSW)
Runway24
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN3493T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious3
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWIT