On September 7, 1991, a Cessna 182 (registration N5648B) operated by Lyle E. Goodin was involved in an aviation accident near Titusville, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND HIS FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT THE AIRCRAFT CONTAINED SUFFICIENT FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
While returning from dropping parachutists, an aircraft experienced an engine failure on final approach. The pilot performed a forced landing in a field, but the aircraft struck a ditch during rollout.
Incident Details
The aircraft was returning from a parachute drop mission when its engine failed during the final approach. The pilot executed a forced landing in a field. During the landing roll, the aircraft encountered a ditch and collided with it.
Post-Crash Examination
Inspectors from the FAA conducted an examination of the aircraft after the accident. They measured the fuel content: the left tank contained one pint of fuel, and the right tank contained one gallon. According to the aircraft's documentation, 1.5 gallons of fuel in each tank is considered unusable. The engine was subsequently tested and found to operate normally. There was no evidence of fuel leakage from the aircraft before or after the crash.
What happened in the 7 Sept 1991 Cessna 182 accident near Titusville, FL?
While returning from dropping parachutists, an aircraft experienced an engine failure on final approach. The pilot performed a forced landing in a field, but the aircraft struck a ditch during rollout.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Sept 1991 involved a Cessna 182, registration N5648B, operated by Lyle E. Goodin, at Titusville, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND HIS FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT THE AIRCRAFT CONTAINED SUFFICIENT FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT.
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