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May 8, 1986 · Cessna 182P · N7313Q

Otselic, NY

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Otselic, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N7313Q
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC86LA122

THE CESSNA 182P WAS CRUISING AT 2500 FT WHEN IT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE PILOT MADE A LANDING IN A PLOWED FIELD ACROSS THE FURROWS. THE NOSE WHEEL BROKE OFF ON LANDING AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER. THE PILOT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES WHILE THE PASSENGER WAS UNINJURED AND AND AIRCRAFT RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE WAS A BROKEN CONNECTING ROD.

Full Narrative

THE CESSNA 182P WAS CRUISING AT 2500 FT WHEN IT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE PILOT MADE A LANDING IN A PLOWED FIELD ACROSS THE FURROWS. THE NOSE WHEEL BROKE OFF ON LANDING AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER. THE PILOT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES WHILE THE PASSENGER WAS UNINJURED AND AND AIRCRAFT RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE WAS A BROKEN CONNECTING ROD.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest Airport34nm NE
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN7313Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data