Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182D near Orange Grove, TX — 2008-09-05

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Date
2008-09-05
Location
Orange Grove, TX, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 182D
Registration
N8979X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to an improperly installed intake manifold tube.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot stated that he was at an altitude of 3,500 feet when the engine stopped producing power. He made a forced landing to field and struck a cedar post with the airplane's nose wheel and subsequently flipped over resulting in structural damage to the vertical stabilizer. Examination of the engine revealed that the left side intake tube elbow remained attached to the intake manifold hose with the hose clamp still attached. The intake manifold hose was found not secured to the intake manifold No. 2 tube assembly.

NTSB coding

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