At 11:15 CST, a Cessna 182F crashed on initial climb during a glider tow operation, killing the pilot. The glider pilot and passenger reported no injuries. The glider pilot and passenger reported that the tow rope had been released when the tow plane began experiencing engine trouble. Investigators drained 30 oz. of water from the airplane wreckage, including 4.5 oz. from the carburetor bowl.
Nov. 14, Wichita, Kan. / Cessna 182F Skylane
At 11:15 CST, a Cessna 182F crashed on initial climb during a glider tow operation, killing the pilot. The glider pilot and passenger reported no injuries. The glider pilot and passenger reported that the tow rope had been released when the tow plane began experiencing engine trouble. Investigators drained 30 oz. of water from the airplane wreckage, including 4.5 oz. from the carburetor bowl....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 182F crashed during a glider tow operation, resulting in the death of its pilot.
- The glider pilot and passenger, who released the tow rope after the tow plane experienced engine trouble, were uninjured.
- Investigators discovered a significant amount of water in the airplane wreckage, including in the carburetor bowl, suggesting fuel contamination.
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