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September 7, 1997 · Cessna 182B · N2794G

Paris, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 7, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Paris, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 182B
Tail Number
N2794G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA97LA241

After descending from 3,000 feet with engine power off and the carburetor heat on, the pilot entered the traffic pattern to land. While on downwind and base legs the pilot cleared the engine and it responded normally. While on final approach he increased the engine throttle and the engine did not respond. The aircraft touched down in a field, rolled up and embankment, became airborne, and collided with the airport fence. Post crash examination showed the aircraft contained uncontaminated fuel and there was no evidence of engine mechanical failure or malfunction. Each propeller blade was bent forward during ground contact and about three inches of blade tip had separated. Portions of the airport fence post had damage consistent with the propeller being turned by engine power at the time of impact.

NTSB Probable Cause

Temporary loss of engine power for undetermined reasons res ulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.

Full Narrative

On September 7, 1997, about 1130 central daylight time, a Cessna 182B, N2794G, registered to an individual, crashed while approaching to land at Henry County Airport, Paris, Tennessee, while on Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the commercial-rated pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Paris, Tennessee, the same day, about 1030. The pilot stated that he had dropped the owner of the aircraft for a parachute drop at 5,000 feet and then descended to 3,000 feet to perform maneuvers. After completing the maneuvers he descended with the engine power off and the carburetor heat on. He entered the traffic pattern for runway 20. While on the downwind and base legs he increased the engine throttle to clear the engine and the engine responded. While on final approach he attempted to increase engine power, but the engine did not respond. The aircraft descended and touched down in a field about 1,000 feet from the end of the runway. The aircraft then went up an embankment and became airborne. The aircraft flew until it collided with the airport fence. Examination of the crash site and the aircraft was performed by an FAA inspector. The airport fence had damage consistent with being hit by a propeller rotating under engine power. Each propeller blade was bent forward and about 3 inches of each blade tip was missing. Each fuel tank was about 1/4 full. Examination of the engine showed no evidence of engine mechanical failure or malfunction. (See FAA Inspector Statement)

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportHenry County (1nm NNE)
Runway20
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182B
Tail NumberN2794G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:02
Weather SourceWFAC

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