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October 31, 1983 · Cessna 180 · N4448P
Juneau, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 31, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Juneau, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N4448P
Operator
Air Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA84LA014
THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING THE PREFLT, HE THOUGHT THE FUEL GAUGES READ FULL. HE DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK THE FUEL TANKS. AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ACFT WAS APRX 2500 FT & 4 MI FROM THE ARPT, WHEN THE PLT REALIZE THE PLANE HAD VERY LITTLE FUEL ON BOARD. HE TURNED BACK TO LAND, HOWEVER, THE ENG LOST POWER BEFORE THE PLANE REACHED THE ARPT. DURING A FORCED LANDING IN A RIVER BOTTOM, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR STRUCK A DRAIN DITCH. THE LEFT MAIN GEAR, LEFT WING, ENG COWL & PROPELLER WERE DAMAGED.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING THE PREFLT, HE THOUGHT THE FUEL GAUGES READ FULL. HE DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK THE FUEL TANKS. AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ACFT WAS APRX 2500 FT & 4 MI FROM THE ARPT, WHEN THE PLT REALIZE THE PLANE HAD VERY LITTLE FUEL ON BOARD. HE TURNED BACK TO LAND, HOWEVER, THE ENG LOST POWER BEFORE THE PLANE REACHED THE ARPT. DURING A FORCED LANDING IN A RIVER BOTTOM, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR STRUCK A DRAIN DITCH. THE LEFT MAIN GEAR, LEFT WING, ENG COWL & PROPELLER WERE DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 YST
Nearest AirportJuneau International (1nm W)
Runway8
Runway Length8456 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN4448P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 4 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:30
Weather SourceWFAC