On October 5, 1986, a Cessna 182E (registration N3205Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Plainfield, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Water contamination of the fuel system. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot performed a thorough fuel system preflight, but the engine quit shortly after takeoff due to water contamination. Substantial water was later found in the wing tanks and gascolator.
Accident Overview
According to the pilot, a thorough fuel system preflight was conducted before the accident flight. This included draining three clear fuel specimens from each wing and the belly drains.
Engine Failure
Shortly after takeoff, the engine quit. The cause was determined to be water contamination of the fuel system. Following the accident, a substantial quantity of water was found in the wing tanks and the gascolator.
Airworthiness Directive Compliance
Airworthiness Directive 84-10-01 was accomplished by placarding the instrument panel with the requirement to move the wing up and down prior to draining the sumps. The pilot did not state whether this procedure was accomplished before the accident flight.
What happened in the 5 Oct 1986 Cessna 182E accident near Plainfield, IL?
A pilot performed a thorough fuel system preflight, but the engine quit shortly after takeoff due to water contamination. Substantial water was later found in the wing tanks and gascolator.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Oct 1986 involved a Cessna 182E, registration N3205Y, at Plainfield, IL.
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