ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 190790
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| Date: | Friday 12 August 1983 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Cessna 206 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N5140U |
| MSN: | 206-0140 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3695 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL IO-520-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | nr Orlando North Airport, Plymouth, Florida -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Orlando North Airport, Plymouth, Florida |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A Cessna 206, N5140U, experienced an engine failure and crashed immediately after departing Orlando North Airport, Plymouth, Florida.
Fortunately, neither of the two occupants aboard was injured. The postaccident investigation disclosed that the engine fuel manifold valve and the left fuel reservoir tank contained substantial quantities of water. After the water was removed, the engine was started and operated normally.
Sources:
http://www.ntsb.gov/safety/safety-recs/recletters/A84_104_107.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Oct-2016 12:04 | harro | Added |
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