# NTSB MIA82DA093: Cessna 182, N4049D, Quincy, FL, April 4, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: April 4, 1982, 15:30 local (20:30 UTC)
- Place: Quincy, FL
- Coordinates: 30.580089, -84.580146 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.5801&lon=-84.5801&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 4, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72327
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA82DA093
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72327/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA093

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, descent - normal
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
  - carburetor heat - not used, pilot in command
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - flare/touchdown
  - object - fence (contributing factor)

## Analysis

AFTER COMPLETING THE DROP ON A SKYDIVING FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER DURING A POWER-OFF DESCENT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE CARBURETOR HEAT WAS NOT USED DURING THE DESCENT PRIOR TO THE LOSS OF POWER. HOWEVER, THE PROBABILITY OF WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR CARBURETOR ICE WAS NOT VERIFIED. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FENCE DURING AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING, BEFORE REACHING THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE TOOK OFF WITH 10 GALLONS OF FUEL ON BOARD. THE PLANE CRASHED ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4049D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4049D), registered now, S/N 34749, built 1957 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182
- Registry model: [Cessna 182A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182a) (registry code 2072704) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 34749
- Airframe hours: 516
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-L 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Part 91
- Operator: Swamp Hollow Enterprises
- Registered owner: Swamp Hollow Enterprises
- Departed: 2J9, QUINCY, FL
- Destination: 2J9, QUINCY, FL
- Airport: 2J9, Quincy Muni, runway 14, 3,000 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 20; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 650 total, 30 in this make and model, 631 as pilot in command, 45 in the last 90 days, 24 in the last 30 days, 4 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 140° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 171 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: TLH, 15 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 19820404007799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820404007799A), Apr 4, 1982: Cessna 182, Quincy, FL, Substantial damage. Engine quit after descent from off loading parachutist. Struck fence short of runway. Failed to use carburetor heat

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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