ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 375521
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| Date: | Sunday 2 March 1986 |
| Time: | 13:19 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172G |
| Owner/operator: | Lawrence Mercer |
| Registration: | N3870L |
| MSN: | 17254039 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1965 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5178 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-300 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | New Smyrna, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Opa Locka, FL (KOPF) |
| New Smyrna, FL (34J) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE FLT HAD BEEN CRUISING ON THE RIGHT FUEL TANK. DURING THE DESCENT, CARB HEAT AND RICH MIXTURE WAS SELECTED. THE ENG QUIT AND THE PLT SELECTED BOTH FUEL TANKS. ENG PWR WAS RESTORED BRIEFLY DURING THE DESCENT, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN FLT. A FORCED LANDING WAS PERFORMED ON A RAILROAD BED. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION WHICH WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN THE PWR LOSS.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA86LA089
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Mar-2024 20:49 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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