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May 31, 2000 · Cessna TR182 · N738FN

Milford, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 2000
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Milford, UT
Aircraft
Cessna TR182
Tail Number
N738FN
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN00LA099

The pilot said that the engine began to run rough, and he could smell smoke in the cockpit. He said that the smoke got worse, and he shut off the master switch. He saw the airport, headed for it, and his engine power began to fail. He attempted to land on runway 16, with a 22 knot gusting to 26 knot tailwind, but was too high. The pilot said he turned right, to approximately 180 degrees, to miss some buildings. He landed approximately 1,000 feet from the departure end of the runway in scrub-covered terrain. The airplane impacted a berm, and nosed over. The airplane's vertical stabilizer, left wing, and fuselage were damaged. Postaccident examination of the engine by a mechanic revealed that the turbocharger's oil scavenger pump had failed. The mechanic said that the scavenger pump's failure would cause the engine's oil to pass overboard.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the turbocharger scavenging pump resulting in the total failure of the engine, and the pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions that led him to over fly the runway during his forced landing. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention due to smoke in the cockpit, and the tailwind weather condition.

Full Narrative

On May 31, 2000, approximately 1650 mountain daylight time, a Cessna TR182, N738FN, was substantially damaged during a forced landing to Milford Municipal Airport, Milford, Utah. The private pilot, sole occupant in the airplane, received minor injuries. The airplane was being operated by the pilot under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight that originated from Cedar City, Utah, approximately 50 minutes before the accident. No flight plan had been filed. The pilot said that the engine began to run rough, and he could smell smoke in the cockpit. He said that the smoke got worse, and he shut off the master switch. He saw the airport, headed for it, and his engine power began to fail. He attempted to land on runway 16, with a 22 knot gusting to 26 knot tailwind, but was too high. The pilot said he turned right, to approximately 180 degrees, to miss some buildings. He landed approximately 1,000 feet from the departure end of the runway in scrub-covered terrain. The airplane impacted a berm, and nosed over. The airplane's vertical stabilizer, left wing, and fuselage were damaged. Postaccident examination of the engine by a mechanic revealed that the turbocharger's oil scavenger pump had failed. He said that the scavenger pump's failure would cause the engine's oil to pass overboard.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 MDT
Nearest AirportMilford Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna TR182
Tail NumberN738FN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-L3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 22 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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