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August 7, 1995 · Cessna 195B · N2180C

Macon, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Macon, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 195B
Tail Number
N2180C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA195

The pilot stated he was at about 200 feet agl on initial takeoff climb from runway 23 when the engine sputtered and quit. Smoke was observed in the cockpit followed by an engine fire. A forced landing was made straight ahead on the runway. Examination of the airplane by the FAA revealed the exact cause of the loss of engine power and fire could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was an engine compartment fire of undetermined origin.

Full Narrative

On August 8, 1995, about 1220 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 195B, N2180C, registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, experienced a reported total loss of engine power, and an in-flight fire on initial takeoff climb from the Macon Georgia Regional Airport, Macon, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The airline transport pilot reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated he was at about 200 feet agl on initial takeoff climb from runway 23 when the engine sputtered and quit. Smoke was observed in the cockpit followed by an engine fire. A forced landing was made straight ahead on the runway. He exited the airplane and attempted to contain the fire with a hand held fire extinguisher. The fire was extinguished by the airport fire department. Examination of the airplane by the FAA revealed the exact cause of the loss of engine power and fire could not be determined due to the extent of damage that the airplane sustained.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 EDT
Nearest AirportMiddle Georgia Regional (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length6501 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 195B
Tail NumberN2180C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755-B2 · Reciprocating · 275
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data