On January 4, 1987, a Cessna 182F (registration N3587U) was involved in an aviation accident near Wickenburg, AZ. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a pleasure cross-country flight, the engine failed about two miles west of Wickenburg Airport, leading to a forced landing in a field. Investigation found the fuel selector on the empty right fuel tank.
Incident Description
A pilot on a pleasure cross-country flight experienced an engine failure approximately two miles west of Wickenburg Airport. The pilot subsequently executed a forced landing in an open field off the airport property. No further details about the aircraft, pilot, or injuries were provided in the investigation report.
Investigation Findings
Post-accident examination of the aircraft revealed that the fuel selector was positioned to the right fuel tank. Visual inspection of the fuel tanks showed that the right tank was empty, with no fuel draining from its sump. The left tank contained only a trace amount of fuel, which also did not drain from the sump. The pilot's total flight time was not available at the time of the report.
What happened in the 4 Jan 1987 Cessna 182F accident near Wickenburg, AZ?
During a pleasure cross-country flight, the engine failed about two miles west of Wickenburg Airport, leading to a forced landing in a field. Investigation found the fuel selector on the empty right fuel tank.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Jan 1987 involved a Cessna 182F, registration N3587U, at Wickenburg, AZ.
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