Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182M near Council Bluffs, IA — 2023-01-05

Final reportCEN23LA076
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Date
2023-01-05
Location
Council Bluffs, IA, USA
Airport
CBF
Aircraft
CESSNA 182M
Registration
N71494
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Maneuvering

Probable cause

The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane’s engine did not respond to a commanded power increase while maneuvering for spacing due to aircraft traffic. He subsequently made a forced landing to a field. The airplane sustained substantial damaged to the forward fuselage when it struck a terrace in the field. A postaccident engine run was conducted and although the test was limited due to the bent propeller, the engine exhibited no anomalies during the engine run. The possibility of carburetor icing existed based on the atmospheric conditions present at the time of the accident, but the pilot stated that he had carburetor heat applied during the event. The carburetor heat system worked normally during the engine run. Based on the available information, the reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have turned off carburetor heat during the turn to prevent icing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents4

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