On June 22, 1983, a Cessna 177 (registration N2293Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Great Bend, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The use of automotive fuel instead of aviation gasoline, which caused engine failure during takeoff. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft stalled and crashed during takeoff after the engine quit, caused by the use of automotive fuel instead of aviation gasoline.
The owner of the aircraft reported that the flight was unauthorized. During the takeoff phase, the engine failed to produce power. The pilot attempted a right turn back toward the airport before the maneuver could be completed. The aircraft stalled and plunged to the ground.
Examination of the aircraft revealed that the gasoline used in the aircraft was automotive fuel.
The use of automotive fuel instead of aviation gasoline, which caused engine failure during takeoff.
An aircraft stalled and crashed during takeoff after the engine quit, caused by the use of automotive fuel instead of aviation gasoline.
The accident on 22 Jun 1983 involved a Cessna 177, registration N2293Y, at Great Bend, PA.
The use of automotive fuel instead of aviation gasoline, which caused engine failure during takeoff.
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