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December 18, 1993 · Cessna 182Q · N96591
Dalhart, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 18, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Dalhart, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N96591
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA051
ABOUT 3 MINUETS AFTER TAKE OFF AT 500 FEET AGL THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND PERFORMED A FORCED LANDING. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE FAILED TO REVEAL ANY DISCREPANCY THAT COULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH A POWER LOSS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
On December 18, 1993, at 1323 central standard time, a Cessna 182Q, N96591, was destroyed during a forced landing, near Dalhart, Texas. The pilot/owner sustained serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight. During an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that three minutes after takeoff from Dalhart Municipal Airport the engine lost power. He further stated that he was at an altitude of 500 feet and was forced to land on unsuitable terrain. An engine teardown, revealed no discrepancies that could explain the loss of power.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:23 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN96591
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-F · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 18000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:51
Weather SourceWFAC