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April 18, 1982 · Cessna 172 · N13226
Salem, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Salem, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N13226
Operator
Kenneth D Koons
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA124
AFTER RETURNING FROM A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER BEFORE LANDING. THE PLANE CRASHED ABOUT 35 FT FROM THE APPROACH END OF RUNWAY 27. TWO TELEPHONE POLES WERE DAMAGED. THE WIND WAS GUSTING TO 35 KNOTS. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A MALFUNCTION OF THE CARBURETOR FLOAT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE FLOAT STUCK OPEN AND FLOODED THE ENGINE.
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AFTER RETURNING FROM A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER BEFORE LANDING. THE PLANE CRASHED ABOUT 35 FT FROM THE APPROACH END OF RUNWAY 27. TWO TELEPHONE POLES WERE DAMAGED. THE WIND WAS GUSTING TO 35 KNOTS. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A MALFUNCTION OF THE CARBURETOR FLOAT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE FLOAT STUCK OPEN AND FLOODED THE ENGINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EST
Nearest AirportKOONS (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN13226
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKenneth D Koons
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 30 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point13 C / 0 C
Altimeter0