ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268832
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| Date: | Sunday 24 December 2000 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 182P Skylane |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N58833 |
| MSN: | 18262329 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1973 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3279 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O470R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | MITCHELLVILLE, Maryland -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (W00) |
| EASTON , MD (ESN) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that he performed a pre-flight inspection of the airplane and an engine run-up, which included a carburetor heat check. He then began his takeoff roll. The pilot described the takeoff roll and lift-off as normal; however, when the airplane was about 250 to 300 feet above the runway, he experienced a significant loss of engine power. The pilot performed a forced landing into trees, about 3/4 miles south of the airport. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions. Additionally, the fuel observed in the carburetor bowl was light blue in color and absent of contamination.
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC01LA060
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2021 12:30 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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