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November 5, 1982 · Cessna 182D · N7432N
Bucklin, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 5, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bucklin, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 182D
Tail Number
N7432N
Operator
Crotts Aircraft Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC83LA013
DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A PLOWED FIELD. WHILE LANDING, THE WHEELS DUG INTO THE SOIL AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE REGULARILY FLEW ANOTHER AIRCRAFT WITH A LARGER FUEL SUPPLY. HE REPORTED THAT HE DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK THE FUEL TANKS BEFORE TAKEOFF SINCE HE THOUGHT THERE WAS AMPLE FUEL.
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DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A PLOWED FIELD. WHILE LANDING, THE WHEELS DUG INTO THE SOIL AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE REGULARILY FLEW ANOTHER AIRCRAFT WITH A LARGER FUEL SUPPLY. HE REPORTED THAT HE DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK THE FUEL TANKS BEFORE TAKEOFF SINCE HE THOUGHT THERE WAS AMPLE FUEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CST
Nearest AirportBUCKLIN (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182D
Tail NumberN7432N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCrotts Aircraft Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 15 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg