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August 27, 2005 · Cessna 180J · N91245

Afton, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Afton, WY
Aircraft
Cessna 180J
Tail Number
N91245
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN05CA132

According to the pilot, he reduced power, applied carburetor heat, and descended towards the airport. He applied power approximately 200 feel agl to stabilize the approach, but the engine did not respond. He stated that the propeller was windmilling, but the engine was not producing any power. He made a forced landing in a field. The airplane struck a fence post, and a parked car, and ground looped before coming to rest 200 yards short of the airport.

NTSB Probable Cause

loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.

Full Narrative

On August 27, 2005, at 0802 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 180J, N91245, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged during a forced landing south of the Afton Municipal Airport (AFO), Afton, Wyoming. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot sustained no injuries. The cross-country flight originated at Morgan, Utah, at 0700, and was en route to Afton, Wyoming. According to the pilot, he approached AFO in the traffic pattern. On final approach, he reduced power, applied carburetor heat, and descended towards the airport. He applied throttle approximately 200 feel agl to stabilize the approach, but the engine did not respond. He stated that the propeller was windmilling, but the engine was not producing any power. He made a forced landing in a field. The airplane struck a fence post, and a parked car, and ground looped before coming to rest 200 yards short of the airport. The left wing was crushed up and aft, the left stabilizer was destroyed, and the right wing spar was bent aft. An examination of the airplane's engine, engine controls, and other systems revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:02 MDT
Nearest AirportAfton Municipal Airport (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180J
Tail NumberN91245
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 36 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time14:02
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data