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July 30, 1983 · Cessna 182A · N6386B

Sheridan, OR

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sheridan, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N6386B
Operator
Ted Mayfield
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA83LA161

THE ACFT LOST POWER ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND AND MADE CONTACT WITH A FENCE SHORT OF THE RWY AND NOSED OVER. DURING PREFLT THE PILOT HAD OMITTED CHECKING THE FUEL WITH A FUEL STRAINER BECAUSE HE DID NOT HAVE ONE. DURING INSPECTION THE CARBURETOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE A LOOSE SCREW WHICH COULD AFFECT THE AIR METERING SYSTEM. THE FUEL WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN A MIXTURE OF AVGAS & AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE. ACCORDING TO THE FBO, THE GASOLINE TRUCK OPERATOR SOMETIMES USES HIS TRUCK TO HAUL AUTOMOTIVE FUEL & IS SUPPOSE TO USE THE FRONT TANK ONLY FOR AUTOMOTIVE FUEL. THE TRUCK HAS 3 COMPARTMENTS. THE REAR TANK IS USED FOR AVGAS, BUT THE TRUCK OPERATOR HAD PUT AUTOMOTIVE FUEL IN THE REAR TANK.

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THE ACFT LOST POWER ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND AND MADE CONTACT WITH A FENCE SHORT OF THE RWY AND NOSED OVER. DURING PREFLT THE PILOT HAD OMITTED CHECKING THE FUEL WITH A FUEL STRAINER BECAUSE HE DID NOT HAVE ONE. DURING INSPECTION THE CARBURETOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE A LOOSE SCREW WHICH COULD AFFECT THE AIR METERING SYSTEM. THE FUEL WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN A MIXTURE OF AVGAS & AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE. ACCORDING TO THE FBO, THE GASOLINE TRUCK OPERATOR SOMETIMES USES HIS TRUCK TO HAUL AUTOMOTIVE FUEL & IS SUPPOSE TO USE THE FRONT TANK ONLY FOR AUTOMOTIVE FUEL. THE TRUCK HAS 3 COMPARTMENTS. THE REAR TANK IS USED FOR AVGAS, BUT THE TRUCK OPERATOR HAD PUT AUTOMOTIVE FUEL IN THE REAR TANK.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 PDT
Nearest AirportSHERIDAN (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN6386B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTed Mayfield
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility48 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:48
Weather SourceWFAC

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