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January 21, 1982 · Cessna 210 · N3318S
Orlando, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 21, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality), 1 uninjured
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N3318S
Operator
Gregory J Stephans
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA82FA035
THE PASSENGER STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED WITH BOTH FUEL TANKS INDICATING ABOUT 1/4 FULL. AT 2113 THE PILOT REPORTED TO HERNDON TOWER THAT HE HAD AN ENGINE FAILURE. ACCORD TO THE SURVIVING PASSENGER, THE ONLY THING HE SAW THE PILOT DO AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT WAS TO PUMP THE THROTTLE SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN LAKE BARTON ABOUT 1/4 MILE FROM THE APPROACH END OF RUNWAY 25. EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT TANK CONTAINED 1/2 GALLON AND THE LEFT 12 GALLONS OF 100LL FUEL. THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT MAIN TANK AND THE BOOST PUMP WAS FOUND IN THE OFF POSITION.
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THE PASSENGER STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED WITH BOTH FUEL TANKS INDICATING ABOUT 1/4 FULL. AT 2113 THE PILOT REPORTED TO HERNDON TOWER THAT HE HAD AN ENGINE FAILURE. ACCORD TO THE SURVIVING PASSENGER, THE ONLY THING HE SAW THE PILOT DO AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT WAS TO PUMP THE THROTTLE SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN LAKE BARTON ABOUT 1/4 MILE FROM THE APPROACH END OF RUNWAY 25. EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT TANK CONTAINED 1/2 GALLON AND THE LEFT 12 GALLONS OF 100LL FUEL. THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT MAIN TANK AND THE BOOST PUMP WAS FOUND IN THE OFF POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:15 EST
Nearest AirportHERNDON (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length5998 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN3318S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGregory J Stephans
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality), 1 uninjured
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:35