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October 29, 1989 · Cessna 182J · N2792F
Leesville, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Leesville, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 182J
Tail Number
N2792F
Operator
Roshlong Loman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW90LA019
THE AIRPLANE HAD FLOWN ABOUT FOUR MILES AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT. THE PILOT SELECTED THE ONLY PLACE AVAILABLE AND LANDED ON A HIGHWAY. ONE WHEEL WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, AND ONE WAS ON THE MEDIAN. THE NOSE WHEEL HIT A HOLE AND COLLAPSED. NOTHING COULD BE FOUND TO ESTABLISH A REASON FOR THE POWER LOSS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE SEVERITY OF THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING AREA.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE HAD FLOWN ABOUT FOUR MILES AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT. THE PILOT SELECTED THE ONLY PLACE AVAILABLE AND LANDED ON A HIGHWAY. ONE WHEEL WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, AND ONE WAS ON THE MEDIAN. THE NOSE WHEEL HIT A HOLE AND COLLAPSED. NOTHING COULD BE FOUND TO ESTABLISH A REASON FOR THE POWER LOSS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182J
Tail NumberN2792F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRoshlong Loman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-5 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO