Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182 near Black Hawk, CO — 2008-05-08

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Date
2008-05-08
Location
Black Hawk, CO, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 182
Registration
N8553S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to induction icing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue flight in conditions favorable for structural and induction-system icing.

NTSB narrative

The airplane entered clouds and snow showers while en route on an instrument flight plan. Temperatures compounded with relative humidity, placed the airplane in conditions favorable for structural and induction system icing. During the flight, the engine lost partial power and the pilot could not maintain level flight. During the descent, the engine was observed to lose and regain power. The pilot continued to manuever the airplane until it collided with terrain. An examination of the airframe and engine failed to reveal any anomalies which would have precluded the safe operation of the airframe or production of engine power.

NTSB coding

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