# NTSB CHI87LA170: Cessna 182C, N8576T, Clio, MI, July 17, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 17, 1987, 12:28 local (16:28 UTC)
- Place: Clio, MI
- Coordinates: 43.170093, -83.729042 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.1701&lon=-83.7290&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 6, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 13796
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI87LA170
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/13796/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA170

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, cruise - normal
  - fluid,fuel - exhaustion (cause)
  - aircraft preflight - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with object, descent - emergency
  - object - utility pole
  - object - wire,transmission (cause)
  - planned approach - poor, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - roadway/highway

## Analysis

THE PLT STATED HE DEPARTED WITH 55 GALS OF FUEL. AFTER 3.5 HRS OF LEVEL FLT AT 7500 FT MSL HE DECLARED FUEL EXHAUSTION TO THE FAA FLINT TWR. HE WAS 3-4 MILES FRM A SUITABLE ARPT BUT WAS TOO LOW ON FINAL TO REACH THE RWY. HE LANDED ON A ROAD AND STRUCK A POLE WITH THE RT WING.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8576T](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8576T-2017-03-21), registration cancelled 2017-03-21, S/N 52476, built 1959 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182C
- Registry model: [Cessna 182C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182c) (registry code 2072708) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 52476
- Airframe hours: 1918
- Engines: Continental O-470L 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Registered owner: Ronald Smith
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, April 21, 1987
- Departed: PERRY, MI
- Airport: Cagney

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; private; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 290 total, 267 in this make and model, 251 as pilot in command, 16 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 190° at 11 knots
- Visibility: 8 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 61 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: FNT, 12 nm away

## 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 19870717079119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870717079119A), Jul 17, 1987: Cessna STC182, Clio, MI, Substantial damage. Fuel exhaustion. Struck powerlines on final approach to airport. Landed short. Hit a telephone pole.

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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