On July 19, 1984, a Cessna 206 (registration N3948G) was involved in an aviation accident near Cold Foot, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Contamination of the fuel system with dirt and water, which led to engine failure. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft was damaged during a forced landing on a road after the engine quit. An FAA inspection revealed significant dirt and water contamination in the fuel system components.
What happened
The aircraft sustained damage during a forced landing executed on a roadway following an uncommanded engine shutdown. The event occurred after the powerplant ceased operation, necessitating an emergency landing procedure.
The investigation
Following the accident, an inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the fuel system to determine the cause of the failure. The inspection revealed widespread contamination across multiple components:
The fuel/air screen was found to be contaminated with dirt.
Both the injector screen and the main fuel strainer contained a mixture of dirt and water.
Dirt was present in the valve of the right wing pump drain.
Both fuel reservoirs were contaminated with dirt and large amounts of water.
Probable cause
Contamination of the fuel system with dirt and water, which led to engine failure.
What happened in the 19 Jul 1984 Cessna 206 accident near Cold Foot, AK?
An aircraft was damaged during a forced landing on a road after the engine quit. An FAA inspection revealed significant dirt and water contamination in the fuel system components.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Jul 1984 involved a Cessna 206, registration N3948G, at Cold Foot, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Contamination of the fuel system with dirt and water, which led to engine failure.
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