ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 370996
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| Date: | Friday 3 June 1988 |
| Time: | 14:36 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N |
| Owner/operator: | Miller Aircraft, Inc. |
| Registration: | N5245E |
| MSN: | 17271795 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4255 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-A2AD |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Jacksonville, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | |
| Dublin, GA (KDBN) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PRIVATE PILOT HAD BEEN HIRED TO FERRY A RECENTLY PURCHASED AIRCRAFT. HE STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT HAD NOT BEEN FLOWN FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS. HE HAD IT REFUELED AND CHECKED THE FUEL TANKS FOR WATER. AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENGINE FAILED AT ABOUT 200 FT. HE CRASHED INTO THE ROOF OF A SHOPPING MALL. POSTACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL AND CARBURETOR BOWL REVEALED WATER TO BE PRESENT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA88FA187
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Mar-2024 16:56 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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