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March 17, 2023 · Cessna 182R · N6266E

Minto, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Minto, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 182R (1983)
Tail Number
N6266E
Operator
Civil Air Patrol
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC23LA027

The pilot reported that during the local flight the engine lost partial power. He applied the carburetor heat and the engine power was restored. The pilot left the carburetor heat on for the remainder of the flight. While on final approach to land, the engine lost total power. The airplane landed short of the runway and sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The engine was started and ran normally during the postaccident examination. The reason for the reported loss of engine power could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine (reciprocating)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined

Full Narrative

On March 16, 2023, about 1610 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 182R airplane, N6266E, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Minto, Alaska. The pilot and passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated by the pilot as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that they departed from the Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) Fairbanks, Alaska, to conduct a cadet orientation flight. En route to Minto Airport (51Z), Minto, Alaska, the engine loss partial power. The pilot pulled the carburetor heat on and the engine began to run normally. The pilot left the carburetor heat on for the remainder of the flight. On short final for landing at 51Z, the engine had a total loss of power. The airplane landed short of the runway and sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. An undetermined amount of fuel was drained from both wings during recovery operations. An engine examination was performed by a National Transportation Safety Board investigator after the accident. The engine started normally and responded to throttle inputs with normal cylinder head temperature and exhaust gas temperature indications. The magneto check was completed and both magnetos were fully operational. The carburetor heat control was functional and fully operational. Air intake and exhaust connections were secure, undamaged, and no blockages were observed. Thumb compression was confirmed on all cylinders. The carburetor heat control and box was removed from the carburetor and inspected with no anomalies noted. The bottom spark plugs were removed from the engine and no anomalies were observed with the electrodes. Fuel was collected from the sump drain and carburetor bowl and no evidence of water was found. The examination of the engine and airframe revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane was not in the temperature region of possible carburetor icing. Reported weather at the accident site was a temperature of 6.8 F with a dew point of -9.4 F.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 AKDT
Nearest AirportAl Wright Airport (0.5nm NNE)
Runway02
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182R
Tail NumberN6266E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCivil Air Patrol
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 70 · Third Class · None
Crew 3None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point7 F / -9 F
Altimeter29.75 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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