CESSNA 182L near Westerly, RI — 2008-08-02
- Date
- 2008-08-02
- Location
- Westerly, RI, USA
- Airport
- WST
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 182L
- Registration
- N42366
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
A loss of power due to a partial blockage of the air induction system.
NTSB narrative
A Cessna 182L experienced a loss of power approximately 1,200 feet above sea level while 2 miles from its destination airport. The pilot had just applied carburetor heat while entering the base leg of the airport traffic pattern when the loss of power occurred. The pilot attempted to restore power but was unable. After determining that he would not be able to glide to the runway, he ditched the airplane in a river. Post-accident examination of the aircraft revealed that the wing was substantially damaged and that there was nesting material and the remains of a rodent in the inlet of the carburetor.
NTSB coding
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