# NTSB MIA85LA160: Cessna C-182J, N2892F, Loughman, FL, April 27, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 27, 1985, 10:45 local (15:45 UTC)
- Place: Loughman, FL
- Location: 28.2380° N, 81.5698° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Loughman, FL, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.2380&lon=-81.5698&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 4 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 31392
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA85LA160
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/31392/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA160

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, maneuvering
  - fuel system,vent - blocked(total) (cause)
  - fluid,fuel - starvation (contributing factor)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - soft (cause)

## Analysis

THE ACFT WAS TOWING A BANNER AT 500 FT ALT WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT AMDE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A SANDY FIELD AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE ACFT HAD FLOWN 1 HR 15 MIN WITH THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR ON 'BOTH'. THE ACFT TOOK OFF WITH A TOTAL OF APRX 20 GALS OF FUEL. EXAMINATION OF WRECKAGE REVEALED LEFT TANK HAD 15 GALS AND RIGHT TANK WAS EMPTY, INDICATIVE OF UNEVEN FLOW NORMALLY ASSOCIATED WITH VENTING PROBLEMS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2892F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2892F), registered now, S/N 18256992, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA C-182J
- Registry model: [Cessna 182J](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182j) (registry code 2072722) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18256992
- Airframe hours: 2026
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-R 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Jim Spivey
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, February 15, 1985, 7 hours before
- Departed: GIF, WINTER HAVEN, FL

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 62; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 4,914 total, 7 in this make and model, 3,850 as pilot in command, 16 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 200° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °F, dew point 57 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: ORL, 23 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 19850427015689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850427015689A), Apr 27, 1985: Cessna 182J, Loughman, FL, Substantial damage. After demonstrating a power off stall, engine did not respond. Landed in orange grove. Carburetor had discrepancies

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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