# NTSB MIA88LA180: Cessna 182A, N4057D, Williston, FL, May 28, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 28, 1988, 13:34 local (17:34 UTC)
- Place: Williston, FL
- Coordinates: 29.369049, -82.450645 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.3690&lon=-82.4506&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report March 13, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 32185
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA88LA180
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/32185/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA180

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - fuel system,carburetor - ice (cause)
  - carburetor heat - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - carburetor icing conditions (contributing factor)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - landing gear,nose gear - overload
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

THE PLT DROPPED OFF PARACHUTISTS AT 8,500 FT AND BEGAN TO DESCEND BACK TO ARPT. THE A/C WAS DESCENDING AT 145 MPH, 19 INCHES MP, AND 2300 RPM IN A LONG CIRCULAR PATTERN. THE FLT WAS ON FINAL BETWEEN 500 AND 1000 FT MSL WHEN THE PLT TRIED TO APPLY PWR.  THE ENG FAILED TO RESPOND. AFTER SWITCHING THE FUEL SELECTOR AND ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE ENG TWICE, THE PLT DECIDED TO LND IN A FIELD SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.  DURING LANDING ROLL, THE NOSE GEAR BROKE OFF AND THE A/C NOSED OVER. LATER THE ENG WAS OPERATED TO FULL PWR WITH NO EVIDENCE OF FAILURE OR MALFUCTION.  CALCULATIONS INDICATED ENOUGH FUEL FOR OPERATION AND FUEL WAS FOUND IN CARB BOWL.  ACCORDING TO ICING PROBABILITY CURVES, THE A/C WAS FLYING IN CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARB ICING.  THE PLT STATED THAT CARB HEAT WAS NOT APPLIED DURING DESCENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4057D](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4057D-1993-08-20), registration cancelled 1993-08-20, S/N 34757 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182A
- Registry model: [Cessna 182A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182a) (registry code 2072704) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 34757
- Airframe hours: 4211
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-L 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Other work use, Part 91
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: 100 hour, March 6, 1988, 100 hours before
- Departed: X60
- Airport: X60, Williston, runway 4, 5,000 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 20; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 192 total, 120 as pilot in command, 28 in the last 90 days, 14 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 30° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 55 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: GNV, 24 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 19880528022089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880528022089A), May 28, 1988: Cessna 182A, Williston, FL, Substantial damage. Engine failed to respond approaching airport after parachute jump flight. Nosed over landing. Carb heat not used.

## Other investigations on N4057D (1)

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.

- [NTSB LAX70D0003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70D0003), Jun 1, 1969: Cessna 182 (N4057D), Lancaster, CA, substantial damage

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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