ROCHESTER, MN, USA
N4985D
CESSNA 182
WHILE EN ROUTE, THE ENGINE LOST POWER & THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT. DURING A FORCED LANDING ON A ROAD AT DUSK, THE VERTICAL STABILIZER STRUCK A WIRE. APRX 16 INCHES WAS CUT OFF THE TOP OF THE STABILIZER & THE RUDDER WAS TORN LOOSE FROM THE HINGES. DURING AN INVESTIGATION, ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL (REPORTEDLY ABOUT 4 GAL) WAS FOUND IN THE TANKS. ACCORDING TO THE, FLT MANUAL, 1.5 GAL OF FUEL IN EACH FUEL TANK IS UNUSABLE IN LEVEL FLIGHT. IN OTHER THAN LEVEL FLIGHT, UP TO 5 GAL IN EACH TANK IS UNUSABLE. NO OTHER PREIMPACT DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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