Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182T near Mosby, MT — 2010-08-18

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Date
2010-08-18
Location
Mosby, MT, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 182T
Registration
N1142U
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Climb

Probable cause

A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an en route climb.

NTSB narrative

The airplane experienced a partial loss of engine power during an en route climb when the engine speed decreased to approximately 600 rpms. The pilot was unable to regain engine power after changing several engine control settings. He elected to perform a forced landing to a rough grass field where the airplane struck a ditch and wire fence. A postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not identify any anomalies that would have resulted in a partial loss of engine power.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have diverted earlier after first engine sputter.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents9

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