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NTSB Identification: FTW00LA115. The docket is stored in the (offline) NTSB Imaging System.

Accident occurred Friday, March 31, 2000 at ADDISON, TX

Aircraft: Cessna 182P, registration: N6046J

Injuries: 1 Minor



Event: 20001212X20642 Status: Final Report Approved On Tuesday, May 08, 2001



NTSB Preliminary Narrative (6120.19A)



On March 31, 2000, at 1011 central standard time, a Cessna 182P airplane, N6046J, was substantially damaged during a forced landing

following a loss of engine power during takeoff climb from the Addison Airport, Addison, Texas. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant

and owner of the airplane, received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of

Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident and was destined for the Dallas Air Park,

north of Addison.



The pilot reported in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), that "the engine started immediately and idled smoothly

between 700 and 800 rpm," and no anomalies were noted during the engine runup. During takeoff from runway 15, the airplane "accelerated

and climbed normally." Approximately 400 feet agl, the pilot "decided to lower the nose and take out the flaps (10 degrees)." While reaching for

the flap lever, "the engine went from the roar of full power to what seemed a 'pfffft' sound. There was no loud bang, cough, or sputter. The

engine simply quit running instantly and without prior warning." The pilot stated that he lowered the nose of the airplane, and applied full flaps in

an attempt to land back on the remaining runway. He added that the airplane touched down hard. During the landing roll, the pilot applied

"maximum braking;" however, the airplane overran the departure end of the runway. The nose landing gear sank in the soft mud and collapsed.

Subsequently, the airplane nosed down and came to rest on its nose.



The FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, stated that the right wing and fuselage were structurally damaged. The nose landing

gear was separated from the airframe, the engine cowling was destroyed, and the propeller blades were bent aft.



According to the engine maintenance records, the Continental O-470-51B engine (serial number 269149R) received an annual inspection on

February 24, 2000, at 511.0 hours total time. At the time of the accident, the engine and airframe had accumulated 512.0 and 2,532 hours total

time, respectively.



On April 25, 2000, the NTSB investigator-in-charge, the FAA inspector, and a representative from the engine manufacturer examined the

airframe and engine. The throttle, mixture, and propeller governor controls were free and continuity was established. The carburetor heat

control was separated, but the control was free to move. The gascolator screen and bowl were clean. The fuel selector was found in the

"OFF" position. With the fuel selector in the "OFF" position, the carburetor bowl plug was removed, and fuel drained from the bowl. The fuel

selector was turned to the "ON" position, and fuel drained freely from the bowl. The spark plugs were removed and the crankshaft rotated by

hand. "Good" hand compression was noted on all six cylinders. The left magneto was timed at 22 degrees before top dead center, and the right

was timed at 21 degrees before top dead center. Both magnetos sparked at all terminals when rotated by hand. The magnetos were

disassembled and no anomalies were noted that would have prevented their operation. The oil filter element was clean with no evidence of

metal deposits. No anomalies were noted during the engine examination, and there was no evidence of pre-impact failure to the airframe.



On April 26, 2000, the carburetor was examined and disassembled at Aircraft Fuel Injection Services near Dallas, TX. The FAA inspector stated

that no anomalies were noted with the carburetor during the examination that would have prevented its operation.



NTSB Final Narrative (6120.4)



During the takeoff climb, the engine lost power, and the pilot attempted to land the airplane on the remaining runway. The airplane touched down

hard and bounced. During the landing roll, the pilot applied 'maximum braking,' however, the airplane exited the departure end of the runway.

The nose landing gear sank in the soft mud and collapsed. Subsequently, the airplane came to rest on its nose. During a post-accident

examination of the engine, no anomalies were noted that would have prevented its operation.



NTSB Probable Cause Narrative



The loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.



Occurrences and Sequence of Events

Occurrence: 1, LOSS OF ENGINE POWER

Phase of Operation: TAKEOFF - INITIAL CLIMB



Sequence of Events for Occurrence Number: 1

1 ( Cause ) REASON FOR OCCURRENCE UNDETERMINED / /



Occurrence: 2, FORCED LANDING

Phase of Operation: LANDING



Occurrence: 3, OVERRUN

Phase of Operation: LANDING - ROLL



Occurrence: 4, NOSE DOWN

Phase of Operation: LANDING - ROLL



Sequence of Events for Occurrence Number: 4

2 (Finding) TERRAIN CONDITIONS / MUDDY / (0)

3 ( Factor ) TERRAIN CONDITIONS / NONE SUITABLE / (0)


 

 

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