On March 14, 1982, a Cessna 182P (registration N7154Q) operated by Ray S. Jarvis was involved in an aviation accident near Huntington, WV. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
According to the pilot, the engine failed after liftoff at about 300 feet above ground level. The aircraft came to rest near the runup area. Investigation revealed water contamination in the carburetor bowl.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that the engine failed shortly after liftoff, at approximately the 3500-foot point down the runway and at an altitude of about 300 feet above ground level. The runway includes 1000 feet of overrun. The aircraft came to rest near the runup area for Runway 12.
Aircraft History
The aircraft had not been flown since December 1980. At that time, one hour of flight was conducted from a full load of fuel that had been taken on during refueling. No further flights occurred until the reported incident.
Investigation Findings
Examination of the engine's carburetor revealed that the carburetor bowl contained approximately 3/4 pint of water. No other anomalies were reported in the investigation. The presence of water in the fuel system is consistent with the reported engine failure.
What happened in the 14 Mar 1982 Cessna 182P accident near Huntington, WV?
According to the pilot, the engine failed after liftoff at about 300 feet above ground level. The aircraft came to rest near the runup area. Investigation revealed water contamination in the carburetor bowl.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Mar 1982 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N7154Q, operated by Ray S. Jarvis, at Huntington, WV.
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