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June 6, 1992 · Cessna 182D · N8979X

Beeville, TX

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Beeville, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182D
Tail Number
N8979X
Operator
Skys the Limit Parachute Ctr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA170

DURING A VFR FINAL APPROACH, FOLLOWING A PARACHUTE JUMPING FLIGHT, TO A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING INTO A FIELD. THE OWNER/OPERATOR REPORTED THAT THE FLAPS REMAINED IN THE UP POSITION AT THE ACCIDENT SITE AND THAT THE PILOT HAD STATED THE FLAPS REMAINED IN THE UP POSITION DURING THE APPROACH AND LANDING. THE MANUFACTURERS' PROCEDURES LIST FULL FLAPS FOR A SHORTFIELD LANDING. DURING THE FLARE/TOUCHDOWN THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST IN AN INVERTED POSITION. THE CAUSE OF THE POWER LOSS WAS NOT DETERMINED.

NTSB Probable Cause

ENGINE POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED CAUSE. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOTS' FAILURE TO LOWER FLAPS FOR THE SHORT FIELD LANDING.

Full Narrative

DURING A VFR FINAL APPROACH, FOLLOWING A PARACHUTE JUMPING FLIGHT, TO A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING INTO A FIELD. THE OWNER/OPERATOR REPORTED THAT THE FLAPS REMAINED IN THE UP POSITION AT THE ACCIDENT SITE AND THAT THE PILOT HAD STATED THE FLAPS REMAINED IN THE UP POSITION DURING THE APPROACH AND LANDING. THE MANUFACTURERS' PROCEDURES LIST FULL FLAPS FOR A SHORTFIELD LANDING. DURING THE FLARE/TOUCHDOWN THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST IN AN INVERTED POSITION. THE CAUSE OF THE POWER LOSS WAS NOT DETERMINED.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182D
Tail NumberN8979X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkys the Limit Parachute Ctr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 265
Seats4

People & Injuries

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

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 18 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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