ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 375171
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| Date: | Thursday 1 May 1986 |
| Time: | 08:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 182P |
| Owner/operator: | J. Meadors |
| Registration: | N21139 |
| MSN: | 18261440 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1973 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1750 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-470-R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Indianapolis, IN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Indianapolis, IN (I14) |
| Chicago, IL | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ACFT HAD SAT IDLE FOR FOUR DAYS IN HEAVY RAINS PRIOR TO THIS FLT. A LOSS OF POWER WAS EXPERIENCED DURING TAKEOFF. THE PLT ATTEMPTED A 180 DEG TURN BACK TO THE ARPT DURING WHICH THE ACFT STALLED AND DESCENDED TO GROUND IMPACT. APRX 2.5 OUNCES OF WATER WERE FOUND IN THE CARBURETOR. WATER WAS ALSO FOUND IN THE RIGHT FUEL TANK. THE LEFT TANK HAD RUPTURED DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE FUEL CAPS AND CHAINS WERE FOUND TO BE RUSTED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI86LA135
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Mar-2024 16:59 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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