Cessna 182 accident near Maryville, Tennessee, March 1, 1984
On March 1, 1984 at about 6:56 pm local time, a Cessna 182, registered N6114B, was substantially damaged in an accident near Maryville, Tennessee. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 1, 1984 · about 6:56 pm local time
- Place
- Maryville, Tennessee · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182 · all 182s on the register
- Registration
- N6114B · no longer on the register · serial 34114
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE ACFT CRASHED DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL. THE PLT SAID HE DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK THE FUEL PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE ACFT CONTAINED 2 GALLONS IN EACH TANK AND HAD ABOUT AN OUNCE OF FUEL IN THE CARBURETOR WHICH NORMALLY HOLDS 10 OUNCES. THE ACFT HAS 5 GALLONS OF UNUSABLE FUEL ABOARD. THE PLT RECOMMENDED THAT THE ACFT BE VISUALLY CHECKED FOR FUEL RATHER THAN RELYING ON FUEL GAUGES.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 561 hours in all; 15 in this make and model; 5 in the last 90 days
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection; 10 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,950 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-470-R (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: GA3 Andrew NC
- Destination: 10 Knoxville TN
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 230° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 41°F (5°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 7:00 pm from TYS, 5 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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