MT. GILEAD, OH, USA
N8880X
CESSNA 182D
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND IN A PLOWED FIELD DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER A POWER LOSS. POST ACC INSPECTION OF THE ENG REVEALED 3 PIECES OF FELT LIKE SEAL MATERIAL LODGED IN THE CARBURETOR VENTURI. THIS FELT WAS IDENTICAL TO THE MISSING SEAL FROM THE JUNCTION OF THE RAM AIR DUCT ASSY & THE CARB AIR BOX ASSY. THE AIR BOX SEAL IS THE SUBJECT OF AN AD (77-04-05). MAINTENANCE RECORDS INDICATE THAT THE AD REQUIRING A SEAL TO BE INSTALLED HAD BEEN COMPLIED WITH ON 5/13/78. NO FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION WAS REQUIRED.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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