On July 17, 1984, a Cessna 182D (registration N8820X) was involved in an aviation accident near Eugene, OR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After about 15 minutes of flight, the engine lost power and could not be restarted. The pilot made an emergency landing in a meadow, breaking the nose and right main gear. Post-accident inspection found no fuel.
Accident Details
The pilot reported that the aircraft had approximately one hour of fuel remaining before departure. However, after flying for about 15 minutes, the engine lost power and could not be restarted. The pilot executed an emergency landing in a meadow located about two miles from the departure airport.
Landing and Damage
During the landing, the aircraft barely cleared power lines before touching down hard. The hard landing resulted in damage to the nose landing gear and the right main landing gear, both of which were broken.
Post-Accident Inspection
A visual inspection of the fuel tanks after the accident revealed no evidence of fuel.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 17 Jul 1984 Cessna 182D accident near Eugene, OR?
After about 15 minutes of flight, the engine lost power and could not be restarted. The pilot made an emergency landing in a meadow, breaking the nose and right main gear. Post-accident inspection found no fuel.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Jul 1984 involved a Cessna 182D, registration N8820X, at Eugene, OR.
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