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 initial climb of a glider tow operation, killing the pilot.
- The glider pilot and passenger were uninjured, reporting they released the tow rope when the tow plane experienced engine trouble.
- Investigators discovered 30 ounces of water in the airplane wreckage, including 4.5 ounces in the carburetor bowl.
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