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April 4, 1982 · Cessna 182 · N4049D
Quincy, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 4, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Quincy, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N4049D
Operator
Swamp Hollow Enterprises
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA82DA093
AFTER COMPLETING THE DROP ON A SKYDIVING FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER DURING A POWER-OFF DESCENT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE CARBURETOR HEAT WAS NOT USED DURING THE DESCENT PRIOR TO THE LOSS OF POWER. HOWEVER, THE PROBABILITY OF WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR CARBURETOR ICE WAS NOT VERIFIED. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FENCE DURING AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING, BEFORE REACHING THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE TOOK OFF WITH 10 GALLONS OF FUEL ON BOARD. THE PLANE CRASHED ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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AFTER COMPLETING THE DROP ON A SKYDIVING FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER DURING A POWER-OFF DESCENT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE CARBURETOR HEAT WAS NOT USED DURING THE DESCENT PRIOR TO THE LOSS OF POWER. HOWEVER, THE PROBABILITY OF WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR CARBURETOR ICE WAS NOT VERIFIED. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FENCE DURING AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING, BEFORE REACHING THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE TOOK OFF WITH 10 GALLONS OF FUEL ON BOARD. THE PLANE CRASHED ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EST
Nearest AirportQuincy Muni (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN4049D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSwamp Hollow Enterprises
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:54