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September 17, 1993 · Cessna 182A · N6336B

Oracle, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Oracle, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N6336B
Operator
Snoopy S Flight School
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX93LA356

DURING A LOCAL VFR FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT TRIED TO LAND ON AN ASPHALT SURFACED ROAD, BUT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE ROADWAY. DURING THE FORCED LANDING, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES ON UNEVEN DESERT TERRAIN AND WAS DAMAGED. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT HAD FAILED FORWARD OF THE NUMBER ONE JOURNAL. THE FRACTURED SURFACES DISPLAYED BEACH MARKS CONSISTENT WITH FATIGUE. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE ENGINE HAD SUSTAINED ANY HIGH TEMPERATURE DISTRESS OR LACK OF LUBRICATION. THE ENGINE HAD ACCRUED ABOUT 4434 HOURS SINCE NEW AND ABOUT 1110 HOURS SINCE IT WAS OVERHAULED ON 12/10/87.

NTSB Probable Cause

FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT DUE TO FATIGUE.

Full Narrative

On September 17, 1993, at 1005 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 182A, N6336B, collided with some trees during an emergency landing near Oracle Junction, Arizona. The emergency landing was precipitated by a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. The pilot was conducting a local visual flight rules personal flight. The airplane, operated by D. Genzman, dba Snoopy's Flight School, Tucson, Arizona, sustained substantial damage. The certificated private pilot and one passenger were not injured; one passenger sustained serious injuries and was subsequently hospitalized. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated at Ryan Field, Tucson, Arizona, at 0935. Mr. Dean Hennies, Aviation Safety Inspector [Airworthiness], Scottsdale [Arizona] Flight Standards District Office, examined the engine on October 6, 1993. The examination revealed that the crankshaft broke forward on the number one (1) connecting rod journal. The fractured surfaces displayed beach marks consistent with fatigue. There was no evidence that the engine sustained any high temperature distress. The engine displayed normal lubrication signatures. The maintenance records examination revealed that the engine had accrued about 4,434 hours since new and about 1,110 hours since major overhaul. The major overhaul was accomplished on December 10, 1987.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:05 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN6336B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSnoopy S Flight School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 12 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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