On June 17, 1988, a Cessna 182R (registration N9836H) operated by Bruton Aerial Spraying Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Garden City, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a low pass to inspect a road for aerial spraying, the pilot advanced the throttle but the engine did not respond, leading to a forced landing in rough terrain. The aircraft rolled into a grass-covered dirt pit. Inspection revealed a missing carburetor drain plug with dirty threads.
Incident
A pilot conducting an aerial spraying operation was inspecting areas to be sprayed and evaluating a road to be used as an airstrip. During a low pass over the road at reduced power, the pilot advanced the throttle, but the engine did not respond. This necessitated a forced landing in rough terrain. During the landing, the airplane rolled into a dirt pit that was obscured by tall grass.
Inspection Findings
Following the incident, an inspection of the aircraft's engine was performed. The examination revealed that the carburetor drain plug threads were dirty and that the drain plug was missing.
What happened in the 17 Jun 1988 Cessna 182R accident near Garden City, TX?
During a low pass to inspect a road for aerial spraying, the pilot advanced the throttle but the engine did not respond, leading to a forced landing in rough terrain. The aircraft rolled into a grass-covered dirt pit. Inspection revealed a missing carburetor drain plug with dirty threads.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Jun 1988 involved a Cessna 182R, registration N9836H, operated by Bruton Aerial Spraying Inc., at Garden City, TX.
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