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August 29, 1991 · Cessna R182 · N2628C
Parker, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Parker, CO
Aircraft
Cessna R182
Tail Number
N2628C
Operator
P C Flyers
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN91LA121
THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT HAD JUST BEEN CLEARED TO REPORT ON A RIGHT BASE FOR RUNWAY 35. HE SAID THAT THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND LOSE POWER. AN ATTEMPT TO RESTORE ENGINE POWER WAS UNSUCCESSFUL, AND THE PILOT WAS FORCED TO LAND ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT POWERPLANT FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A RELATED FACTOR WAS: THE SOFT TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT HAD JUST BEEN CLEARED TO REPORT ON A RIGHT BASE FOR RUNWAY 35. HE SAID THAT THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND LOSE POWER. AN ATTEMPT TO RESTORE ENGINE POWER WAS UNSUCCESSFUL, AND THE PILOT WAS FORCED TO LAND ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R182
Tail NumberN2628C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorP C Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 14 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time17:58
Weather SourceWFAC