Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182H near Blakely Island, WA — 2021-04-11

Final reportWPR21LA156
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Date
2021-04-11
Location
Blakely Island, WA, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 182H
Registration
N2030X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined which resulted in a forced water landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, he made a right turn and paralleled the eastern shoreline of the island. While over the water, at an altitude of about 700 ft above ground level, the engine sputtered once followed by a complete loss of power. The pilot initiated a forced landing to the water near the shoreline. During the landing, the airplane nosed over and became submerged in about 50 ft of water. Postaccident examination of the recovered airframe and engine did not reveal evidence of any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

NTSB coding

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