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February 22, 2004 · Cessna 182A · N30408

Claremore, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 22, 2004
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Claremore, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N30408
Operator
Sky Dive Tulsa
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW04LA081

After departure, at an altitude of approximately 500 feet agl, the 2,100-hour pilot reported the engine "lost most of its power output." The pilot stated he applied carburetor heat and did not notice improvement. The pilot banked the airplane slightly to the right to avoid an approaching tree line and initiated an emergency landing to an open grass field. Subsequently, the airplane impacted terrain. The pilot stated that the airplane was last refueled using fuel from five five-gallon plastic containers prior to the flight. He noted there was 12 gallons of fuel in the left fuel tank, and three gallons in the right fuel tank. Examination of the airplane's fuel system revealed a light brown milky substance in the carburetor bowl and both wing fuel tanks. Water was observed in one of the five containers used for refueling. The engine was successfully ran for 30 minutes at various power settings on a test bench and was noted to be free of anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On February 22, 2004, at 1600 central standard time, a Cessna 182A single-engine airplane, N30408, registered to a private individual and operated by Sky Dive Tulsa of Claremore, Oklahoma, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain following a partial loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb from the Sam Riggs Airpark (K11), near Claremore, Oklahoma. The commercial pilot, and two passengers were not injured. One passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 air drop flight. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. The 2,100-hour pilot reported that he taxied to runway 22 (a 2,760 foot long by 35 foot wide turf runway), performed an engine run up, and noted everything was normal. After departure, at an altitude of approximately 500 feet agl, the engine "lost most of its power output." The pilot stated he applied carburetor heat and did not notice improvement. He banked the airplane slightly to the right to avoid an approaching tree line and initiated an emergency landing to an open grass field. Subsequently, the airplane's right wingtip struck the ground. The airplane yawed to the left, and the left main landing gear dug into soft ground. The airplane then "made a small hop" to the left, and impacted the ground on its left side, and came to rest in an upright position. The pilot stated that the airplane was last refueled using fuel from five 5-gallon plastic containers prior to the flight. He noted there was 12 gallons of fuel in the left fuel tank, and three gallons in the right fuel tank. Examination of the airplane, by an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, revealed the left wing, outboard of the wing lift strut was bent upwards approximately 45 degrees. The right wing was bent upwards approximately three degrees, one foot inboard from the wing tip. The engine was separated from all its mounts. Examination of the airplane's fuel system revealed a light brown milky substance in the carburetor bowl and both wing fuel tanks. Water was observed in one of the five containers used for refueling. On March 4, 2004, under the supervision of an FAA inspector at the facilities of Barrett Performance Engines of Tulsa, Oklahoma, the engine was successfully ran for 30 minutes at various power settings on a test bench. Review of the aircraft logbooks indicated the airplane's last annual inspection was performed on March 16, 2003, at an aircraft total time of 3,723.41 hours. A completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) was not received by the Safety Board despite multiple attempts.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CST
Nearest AirportSam Riggs Airpark (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length2760 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN30408
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSky Dive Tulsa
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time21:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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