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May 22, 1999 · Cessna 182K · N2656R

Kalispell, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kalispell, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 182K
Tail Number
N2656R
Operator
Angle View Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA99LA078

The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff while towing a glider through about 350 feet above ground level, the engine lost power. The pilot stated that he released the glider, which successfully returned to the airport, and then attempted a forced landing in a rough, uneven field. During the landing roll, the airplane was substantially damaged. Shortly after the accident, a local mechanic started the engine and performed a run-up, to include checking the carburetor heat control. The test run was completed with no mechanical failures or malfunctions noted. The next day, an individual flew the airplane out of the field and returned it to the airport.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Rough terrain was a factor.

Full Narrative

On May 22, 1999, approximately 1445 mountain daylight time, the pilot of a Cessna 182K, N2656R, attempted a forced landing in a rough field after experiencing a complete loss of engine power while taking off from Kalispell City Airport, Kalispell, Montana. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured, but the aircraft, which was owned and operated by Angle View Air, sustained substantial damage. The 14 CFR Part 91 glider towing flight was being operated in visual meteorological conditions, and no flight plan had been filed. According to the pilot, he had towed the glider to about 350 feet above the ground (AGL) when the engine started slowing and then stopped. He immediately released the glider, which successfully returned to the airport, and then attempted a forced landing in an open field. Although the touchdown was successful, the aircraft sustained damage while rolling across the rough uneven field. Shortly after the accident, a local mechanic inspected the airplane for damage. The mechanic reported that the firewall was damaged, the fuselage belly displayed wrinkles to the skin, and the nose wheel was bent about 10 degrees off center. The mechanic then started the engine and did a run-up, to include checking the carburetor heat control. The test run was completed with no mechanical failures or malfunctions noted. The next day, an individual flew the airplane out of the field and returned it to the Kalispell City Airport.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182K
Tail NumberN2656R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAngle View Air
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 59 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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