Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182R near Minto, AK — 2023-03-17

Final reportANC23LA027
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Date
2023-03-17
Location
Minto, AK, USA
Airport
51Z
Aircraft
CESSNA 182R
Registration
N6266E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Approach

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the local flight the engine lost partial power. He applied the carburetor heat and the engine power was restored. The pilot left the carburetor heat on for the remainder of the flight. While on final approach to land, the engine lost total power. The airplane landed short of the runway and sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The engine was started and ran normally during the postaccident examination. The reason for the reported loss of engine power could not be determined.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have diverted to another airport after initial power loss.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents6

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