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December 8, 2007 · Cessna 182 · N9048T
Spokane, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 8, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Spokane, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N9048T
Operator
Rex Minke
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA044
The pilot reported that after an uneventful run-up, he taxied onto the runway and proceeded to takeoff. During takeoff initial climb, the engine lost power and he initiated a 180-degree turn towards the departure runway due to a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. During the forced landing, the airplane struck an airport perimeter fence and subsequently nosed into the ground. A post-accident inspection of the airframe and engine revealed no mechanical anomalies. The reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the fence.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after an uneventful run-up, he taxied onto the runway and proceeded to takeoff. During takeoff initial climb, the engine lost power and he initiated a 180-degree turn towards the departure runway due to a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. During the forced landing, the airplane struck an airport perimeter fence and subsequently nosed into the ground. A post-accident inspection of the airframe and engine revealed no mechanical anomalies. The reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PST
Nearest AirportSpokane Felts Field (0nm)
Runway3R
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN9048T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRex Minke
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO