# NTSB MIA85FA102: Globe Swift GC-1B, N1ZF, Rockledge, FL, February 23, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: February 23, 1985, 14:30 local (19:30 UTC)
- Place: Rockledge, FL
- Coordinates: 28.309106, -80.719802 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.3091&lon=-80.7198&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 2 fatal
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 31230
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA85FA102
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/31230/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA102

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf, approach - vfr pattern - base turn
  - fuel system,pump - failure,total (contributing factor)
  - procedures/directives - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - emergency procedure - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - maintenance,service of aircraft/equipment - inadequate (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Loss of control - in flight, descent - emergency
  - airspeed - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE ACFT CRASHED INTO A FIELD AFTER EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF PWR. INSPECTION REVEALED ONE OF THE TWO CHECK VALVES INSIDE THE ENG DRIVEN FUEL PUMP WAS UNSETTED AND WEDGED BETWEEN THE METAL PUMP HOUSING AND THE PUMP DIAPHRAM ACTUATING PLATE. WITH THE CHECK VALVE IN THIS POSITION, NO FUEL FLOW WAS OBSERVED DURING TESTING. WHEN THE CHECK VALVE WAS RESETTED, NORMAL PUMP OPERATION WAS OBSERVED. THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WAS FOUND IN THE 'OFF' POSITION.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1ZF](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1ZF-2012-07-19), registration cancelled 2012-07-19, S/N 1069, built 1946 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: GLOBE SWIFT GC-1B (SWIFT GC-1)
- Registry model: [Globe GC-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/globe-gc-1b) (registry code 9230104) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental C125 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c125-series) (registry code 17011, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1069
- Airframe hours: 1875
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-300-A 145 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Robert Hood
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, February 1, 1984, 87 hours before
- Departed: X65, ROCKLEDGE, FL

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 31; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: right; toxicology performed; flight hours: 240 total, 64 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 110° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 73 °F, dew point 64 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: COF, 16 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 19850223040699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850223040699A), Feb 23, 1985: Univac STCGC1, Rockledge, FL, Destroyed. Struck tree and impacted ground near airport. Unapproved gasohol was being used for fuel.

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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