Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182D near Crescent Mills, CA — 2018-05-18

Final reportWPR18TA157
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Date
2018-05-18
Location
Crescent Mills, CA, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 182D
Registration
N9163X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to the development of carburetor icing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that when he arrived in the vicinity of the destination airport, there was fog in the valley where the airport was located, and he began circling the airplane at a low engine power setting. The engine subsequently lost total power, and the pilot performed a forced landing to a river, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The atmospheric conditions present in the area at the time of the accident were conducive to the development of serious carburetor icing at glide power settings which likely resulted in the loss of engine power.

NTSB coding

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