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March 26, 1993 · Cessna 182 · N5520B

Washington, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Washington, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N5520B
Operator
Paradise Skydivers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW93LA111

The airplane was being used to haul skydivers. According to the pilot, after about the third or fourth flight, there was a partial loss of power, due to a fuel tank vent that had been blocked by a mud dauber nest. The pilot noted that when a fuel cap was removed, he heard a 'hiss' as differential air pressure was relieved. Maintenance was performed to clear the vent, then the pilot continued hauling skydivers. After skydivers egressed at 10,500 feet during the ninth flight, the pilot entered a spiralling descent to return to the airport. He reported that during an approach to land on the runway, he attempted to add power to arrest his descent, but the engine did not respond. The pilot changed fuel tanks and attempted to restart the engine, but to no avail. He managed to fly over a pond, but the airplane touched down short of the threshold. The pilot steered the airplane to the left to avoid a fence; however, while maneuvering between the fence and a hangar, the airplane's left wingtip hit the hangar. The airplane then pivoted into the hangar and was further damaged. After impact, the pilot noted that the left fuel tank had ruptured and 'fuel was running' onto his neck and left side. The temperature and dew point were reported to be 64 and 37 degrees, respectively; according to icing probability charts, conditions were not conducive for carburetor icing. No reason was found for the loss of engine power.

NTSB Probable Cause

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASON(S).

Full Narrative

On March 26, 1993, at approximately 1745 central standard time (CST), a Cessna 182, N5520B, was destroyed during landing near Washington, Oklahoma. The commercial pilot was not injured during the visual meteorological conditions flight. Carlos M. Brannon was the registered owner. During an interview conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector the pilot and the operator revealed that the airplane had just descended from an altitude of 10,000 feet, where it dropped some sky divers. During the approach the pilot reported that he added power at the bottom of his descent, however, the engine did not respond. As the airplane continued its descent it struck a hangar and the airplane descended out of control to ground impact.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 CST
Nearest AirportPARADISE (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN5520B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorParadise Skydivers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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