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June 24, 1982 · Cessna 182 · N6347A
Kenai, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 24, 1982
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Kenai, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N6347A
Operator
Bruce Lyman Hawkins
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC82DA052
WHILE ON A FLIGHT FROM MCKINLEY PARK TO KENAI, AK, THE PILOT FLEW AROUND THE EAST SIDE OF ANCHORAGE, SO A PASSENGER COULD TAKE PICTURES. ABOUT HALF WAY THROUGH THE FLIGHT, THE PILOT BECAME CONCERNED ABOUT HIS FUEL SUPPLY BUT BELIEVED HE COULD REACH HIS DESTINATION WITH 1/2 HR OF FUEL REMAINING. HOWEVER, THE PLANE RAN OUT OF FUEL WHILE IT WAS ON AN EXTENDED BASE LEG FOR LANDING. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO GLIDE TO THE RUNWAY. THE PLANE IMPACTED ON RISING TERRAIN JUST SHORT OF THE THRESHOLD.
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WHILE ON A FLIGHT FROM MCKINLEY PARK TO KENAI, AK, THE PILOT FLEW AROUND THE EAST SIDE OF ANCHORAGE, SO A PASSENGER COULD TAKE PICTURES. ABOUT HALF WAY THROUGH THE FLIGHT, THE PILOT BECAME CONCERNED ABOUT HIS FUEL SUPPLY BUT BELIEVED HE COULD REACH HIS DESTINATION WITH 1/2 HR OF FUEL REMAINING. HOWEVER, THE PLANE RAN OUT OF FUEL WHILE IT WAS ON AN EXTENDED BASE LEG FOR LANDING. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO GLIDE TO THE RUNWAY. THE PLANE IMPACTED ON RISING TERRAIN JUST SHORT OF THE THRESHOLD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:10 AHDT
Nearest AirportWindward Passage (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length1900 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN6347A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBruce Lyman Hawkins
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg