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October 3, 2020 · Cessna 182 P · N9901E

Byers, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Byers, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 182 P (1975)
Tail Number
N9901E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA002

The pilot reported the engine did not provide full power when he attempted to execute a go-around. The airplane subsequently descended into a corn field and nosed over. The fuselage, and empennage both sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that he applied carburetor heat in accordance with the pilot’s operating handbook. Postaccident airframe and engine examinations did not reveal any anomalies consistent with an inability to produce rated power. The propeller damage was consistent with some level of engine power at impact; however, an exact level of power could not be estimated from the available evidence. Although the possibility of carburetor icing existed at the time of the accident, the pilot stated that he applied carburetor heat in accordance with the pilot’s operating handbook.

NTSB Probable Cause

Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined

Full Narrative

On October 3, 2020, about 1415 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 182P airplane, N9901E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Byers, Colorado. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that the takeoff and initial portion of the flight were routine. He proceeded to a nearby airport and entered the traffic pattern for landing. On final approach, about 400 ft above ground level, he attempted to execute a go-around; however, the engine did not provide full power. The airplane subsequently descended into a corn field and nosed over. The fuselage, and empennage both sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that he applied carburetor heat in accordance with the pilot’s operating handbook. Postaccident airframe and engine examinations did not reveal any anomalies consistent with an inability to produce rated power. All of the propeller blades exhibited bending and chordwise scratching, and each blade tip was curled aft. The propeller spinner aft mounting plate exhibited rotational scoring. Between 40 and 50 gallons of fuel were recovered from the airplane at the accident site. A possibility of carburetor icing at glide and cruise power existed at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 MDT
Nearest AirportSKYHAVEN (1nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182 P
Tail NumberN9901E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 30 C
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data