On May 4, 1986, a Cessna 182D (registration N8880X) operated by Lowell L. Levering was involved in an aviation accident near Mt. Gilead, OH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft made a forced landing in a plowed field after a power loss. Post-accident inspection found seal material lodged in the carburetor, matching a missing seal from the ram air duct assembly.
Occurrence
An aircraft collided with the ground in a plowed field during a forced landing after experiencing a loss of engine power.
Investigation Findings
Post-accident inspection of the engine revealed three pieces of felt-like seal material lodged in the carburetor venturi. The material was identical to a missing seal from the junction of the ram air duct assembly and the carburetor air box assembly.
Maintenance Records
The carburetor air box seal is the subject of Airworthiness Directive (AD) 77-04-05. Maintenance records indicate that the AD, which requires installation of the seal, was complied with on May 13, 1978. No follow-up inspection was required by the AD.
What happened in the 4 May 1986 Cessna 182D accident near Mt. Gilead, OH?
An aircraft made a forced landing in a plowed field after a power loss. Post-accident inspection found seal material lodged in the carburetor, matching a missing seal from the ram air duct assembly.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 May 1986 involved a Cessna 182D, registration N8880X, operated by Lowell L. Levering, at Mt. Gilead, OH.
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