# NTSB ATL82DA210: Cessna 182, N735RF, Mobile, AL, July 25, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: July 25, 1982, 16:38 local (21:38 UTC)
- Place: Mobile, AL
- Coordinates: 30.689271, -88.049034 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.6893&lon=-88.0490&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor, 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 25, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71736
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL82DA210
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71736/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA210

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, takeoff - initial climb
  - fluid,fuel - water (cause)
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
- Nose over, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF AND MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A SOFT SOYBEAN FIELD. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER AFTER LANDING. WATER WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL IN THE LEFT TANK AND CARBURETOR. THE PILOT HAD ALSO FOUND WATER INTHE LEFT TANK DURING PREFLIGHT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N735RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N735RF), registered now, S/N 18265619, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182
- Registry model: [Cessna 182Q](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182q) (registry code 2072732) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 182-265619
- Airframe hours: 1939
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-UI 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: 735rf Incorporation
- Registered owner: 735rf Incorporation
- Departed: MOBILE, AL
- Destination: GULF SHORES, FL
- Airport: Bates Field, runway 9, 4,988 × 0 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 42; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 892 total, 468 in this make and model, 798 as pilot in command, 16 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 12 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Temperature: 189 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820725031989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820725031989A), Jul 25, 1982: Cessna 182Q, Mobile, AL, Substantial damage. Engine quit on takeoff climb. Landed off airport, nosed over in mud. Water in fuel. Fuel selector not on both tanks

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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