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February 22, 1993 · Cessna 182P · N1581M
Raleigh, MS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 22, 1993
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Raleigh, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N1581M
Operator
Wiil Bobby R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA93LA072
THE AIRPLANE WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 3,000 WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND VIBRATE. THE ENGINE THEN FAILED AND THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO ROUGH TERRAIN BELOW. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK TREES AND CAME TO REST. THE ENGINE WAS EXAMINED AND THE NO. 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE WAS FOUND FAILED AT THE VALVE STEM IN FATIGUE. THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF THE VALVE STEM EXHIBITED EXCESSIVE WEAR.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE NO. 1 EXHAUST VALVE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 3,000 WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND VIBRATE. THE ENGINE THEN FAILED AND THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO ROUGH TERRAIN BELOW. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK TREES AND CAME TO REST. THE ENGINE WAS EXAMINED AND THE NO. 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE WAS FOUND FAILED AT THE VALVE STEM IN FATIGUE. THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF THE VALVE STEM EXHIBITED EXCESSIVE WEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:19 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN1581M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWiil Bobby R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 11 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC