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July 29, 1991 · Cessna 182C · N8651T
Cordova, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cordova, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 182C
Tail Number
N8651T
Operator
Charles Monnett
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC91LA110
THE AIRPLANE WAS MANEUVERING AT 1,000 FEET MSL WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. AFTER AN EMERENCY LANDING IN THE WATER, THE PILOT EXITED THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE SANK INTO 140 TO 160 FEET OF WATER AND COULD NOT BE RECOVERED FOR AN ENGINE EXAMINATION.
NTSB Probable Cause
A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE OPERATING OVER WATER.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE WAS MANEUVERING AT 1,000 FEET MSL WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. AFTER AN EMERENCY LANDING IN THE WATER, THE PILOT EXITED THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE SANK INTO 140 TO 160 FEET OF WATER AND COULD NOT BE RECOVERED FOR AN ENGINE EXAMINATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182C
Tail NumberN8651T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles Monnett
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO