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February 2, 1983 · Cessna 182N · N92353
Chiloquin, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 2, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chiloquin, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 182N
Tail Number
N92353
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA83LA050
DURING A LONG STRAIGHT IN APPROACH FROM ABOUT 3 MILES OUT THE AIRCRAFT LOST POWER. THE PILOT FIGURED HE COULD NOT MAKE THE RUNWAY SO HE TRIED FOR A HIGHWAY. IN DIVING TO AVOID WIRES HE DROVE THE NOSE GEAR ONTO THE GROUND. THE NOSE GEAR WAS SHEARED OFF AND THE AIRCRAFT SKIDDED ABOUT 270 FEET BEFORE GOING INTO A DITCH.
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DURING A LONG STRAIGHT IN APPROACH FROM ABOUT 3 MILES OUT THE AIRCRAFT LOST POWER. THE PILOT FIGURED HE COULD NOT MAKE THE RUNWAY SO HE TRIED FOR A HIGHWAY. IN DIVING TO AVOID WIRES HE DROVE THE NOSE GEAR ONTO THE GROUND. THE NOSE GEAR WAS SHEARED OFF AND THE AIRCRAFT SKIDDED ABOUT 270 FEET BEFORE GOING INTO A DITCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 PST
Nearest AirportChiloquin (1nm S)
Runway36
Runway Length3735 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182N
Tail NumberN92353
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingOvercast 18000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 27 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC