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September 3, 1985 · Cessna 182N · N9229
Moab, UT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Moab, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 182N
Tail Number
N9229
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN85LA235
THE PLT STATED AFTER THE ACCIDENT THAT HE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER WHILE CRUISING AT 8500 MSL. HE WAS UNABLE TO RESTORE POWER AND EXECUTED AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN AN OPEN AREA COVERED BY SAGE BRUSH. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE ACFTNOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE ENG REVEALED THE NO. 2 PISTON HAD FAILED FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. THE ENG HAD BEEN OVERHAULED APPX 1495 HRS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE.
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THE PLT STATED AFTER THE ACCIDENT THAT HE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER WHILE CRUISING AT 8500 MSL. HE WAS UNABLE TO RESTORE POWER AND EXECUTED AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN AN OPEN AREA COVERED BY SAGE BRUSH. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE ACFTNOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE ENG REVEALED THE NO. 2 PISTON HAD FAILED FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. THE ENG HAD BEEN OVERHAULED APPX 1495 HRS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182N
Tail NumberN9229
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility100 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time15:00
Weather SourcePILO