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January 1, 1991 · Cessna 182P · N4675K

Princeton, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 1, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Princeton, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N4675K
Operator
Robert H Bury
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC91LA056

SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTING RUNWAY 28 AT PRINCETON AIRPORT, AT ABOUT 800 FEET, THE AIRPLANE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE PILOT SAID THAT HE MADE A RIGHT TURN AND ATTEMPTED A LANDING IN A CLEARED FIELD ADJACENT TO THE DEPARTURE END OF RUNWAY 28. AS HE APPROACHED GROUND LEVEL, HE BANKED LEFT TO AVOID A LARGE TREE IN FRONT OF THE RIGHT WING. THE LEFT WING TIP, LEFT MAIN GEAR, AND NOSE OF THE AIRPLANE HIT THE GROUND. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICE. THE FAA INSPECTORS REPORTED THE AIRPLANE ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO THEIR ARRIVAL AT THE ACCIDENT SITE.

NTSB Probable Cause

PILOT FACTOR IN THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT RESULTING IN ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE. FACTORS WERE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND OBSTRUCTIONS.

Full Narrative

SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTING RUNWAY 28 AT PRINCETON AIRPORT, AT ABOUT 800 FEET, THE AIRPLANE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE PILOT SAID THAT HE MADE A RIGHT TURN AND ATTEMPTED A LANDING IN A CLEARED FIELD ADJACENT TO THE DEPARTURE END OF RUNWAY 28. AS HE APPROACHED GROUND LEVEL, HE BANKED LEFT TO AVOID A LARGE TREE IN FRONT OF THE RIGHT WING. THE LEFT WING TIP, LEFT MAIN GEAR, AND NOSE OF THE AIRPLANE HIT THE GROUND. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICE. THE FAA INSPECTORS REPORTED THE AIRPLANE ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO THEIR ARRIVAL AT THE ACCIDENT SITE.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EST
Nearest AirportPrinceton (1nm W)
Runway28
Runway Length3105 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN4675K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert H Bury
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270°
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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