N2088XCESSNA 182H 1992-10-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 182H S/N: 18256188

Summary

On October 01, 1992, a Cessna 182H (N2088X) was involved in an accident near Englewood, FL. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND WHICH RESULTED IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA93LA001. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2088X.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 1, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA93LA001
Location
ENGLEWOOD, FL
Event ID
20001211X15911
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND WHICH RESULTED IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18256188
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
182H C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
O'CONNELL JOSEPH P
Address
19396 MIDWAY BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
PT CHARLOTTE
State / Zip Code
FL 33948
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA93LA001