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September 11, 1983 · Cessna 182A · N4812D

S. Lake Tahoe, CA

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
S. Lake Tahoe, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N4812D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX83LA433

ACCORDING TO THE FLT INSTRUCTOR (CFI), HE & THE STUDENT TOOK OFF WITH 21 GAL OF FUEL ON BOARD. APRX 1.3 HRS. LATER, THE ENG LOST POWER AS THE STUDENT TURNED ONTO FINAL APCH FOR A LANDING. THE CFI TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT & MADE A FORCED LANDING ON A RIVER BANK SHORT OF THE RWY. JUST BEFORE TOUCHDOWNM THE ACFT HIT A TREE, THEN AFTER LANDING, IT CAME TO REST IN THE RIVER, NOSE DOWN, IN 1 TO 2 FT OF WATER. NO PREIMPACT/PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND. ACCORDING TO THE PLT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK, THE ENG WOULD CONSUME 12 GAL/HR AT 65% POWER AT 8000 FT. THE STUDENT STATED THAT THE ACFT HAD FLOWN 4 HRS SINCE THE FUEL TANKS WERE TOPPED OFF. THE PLANE HAD A TOTAL USABLE FUEL CAPACITY OF 55 GAL.

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ACCORDING TO THE FLT INSTRUCTOR (CFI), HE & THE STUDENT TOOK OFF WITH 21 GAL OF FUEL ON BOARD. APRX 1.3 HRS. LATER, THE ENG LOST POWER AS THE STUDENT TURNED ONTO FINAL APCH FOR A LANDING. THE CFI TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT & MADE A FORCED LANDING ON A RIVER BANK SHORT OF THE RWY. JUST BEFORE TOUCHDOWNM THE ACFT HIT A TREE, THEN AFTER LANDING, IT CAME TO REST IN THE RIVER, NOSE DOWN, IN 1 TO 2 FT OF WATER. NO PREIMPACT/PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND. ACCORDING TO THE PLT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK, THE ENG WOULD CONSUME 12 GAL/HR AT 65% POWER AT 8000 FT. THE STUDENT STATED THAT THE ACFT HAD FLOWN 4 HRS SINCE THE FUEL TANKS WERE TOPPED OFF. THE PLANE HAD A TOTAL USABLE FUEL CAPACITY OF 55 GAL.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:50 PDT
Nearest AirportSouth Lake Tahoe (1nm S)
Runway36
Runway Length8544 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN4812D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind360° @ 2 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:33
Weather SourceWFAC

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