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September 25, 1982 · Cessna TR-182 · N9369R
Honesdale, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Honesdale, PA
Aircraft
Cessna TR-182
Tail Number
N9369R
Operator
Joann Stichling
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC82DA235
THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS AT 300 FEET AFTER TAKEOFF AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE WITH THE WHEELS UP IN A PLOWED FIELD. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT A SEAL AROUND THE CARBURETOR AIR MIXING BOX HAD COME LOOSE AND AN OIL SEAL IN THE TURBOCHARGER WAS WORN. THE ENGINE OPERATED NORMALLY DURING A RUN-UP AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
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THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS AT 300 FEET AFTER TAKEOFF AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE WITH THE WHEELS UP IN A PLOWED FIELD. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT A SEAL AROUND THE CARBURETOR AIR MIXING BOX HAD COME LOOSE AND AN OIL SEAL IN THE TURBOCHARGER WAS WORN. THE ENGINE OPERATED NORMALLY DURING A RUN-UP AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportCherry Ridge (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna TR-182
Tail NumberN9369R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJoann Stichling
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-L3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility100 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter0