On May 26, 1990, a Cessna 182F (registration N3632U) operated by John D. Allen was involved in an aviation accident near Clare, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of engine power due to an intermittent sticking float in the carburetor, which prevented the aircraft from reaching the runway during the landing attempt. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft lost engine power on short final approach due to a sticking float in the carburetor, resulting in a collision with a fence during an unsuccessful landing attempt.
What happened
The accident airplane collided with a fence while attempting to land. The flight was conducted as a personal operation. During the approach, the aircraft was established on short final when the engine lost power. The altitude at which this failure occurred was insufficient for the airplane to reach the runway threshold.
The investigation
A post-accident examination of the engine was performed to determine the cause of the power loss. The inspection revealed an intermittent sticking float within the carburetor, which likely disrupted fuel flow and caused the engine to stop.
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to an intermittent sticking float in the carburetor, which prevented the aircraft from reaching the runway during the landing attempt.
What happened in the 26 May 1990 Cessna 182F accident near Clare, MI?
An aircraft lost engine power on short final approach due to a sticking float in the carburetor, resulting in a collision with a fence during an unsuccessful landing attempt.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 May 1990 involved a Cessna 182F, registration N3632U, operated by John D. Allen, at Clare, MI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The loss of engine power due to an intermittent sticking float in the carburetor, which prevented the aircraft from reaching the runway during the landing attempt.
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