ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298941
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| Date: | Monday 29 May 2000 |
| Time: | 10:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 182B Skylane |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N66KJ |
| MSN: | 51861 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1959 |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470-L |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Laurel, MT -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | ROUNDUP , MT (KRPX) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported to his insurance adjuster that he observed smoke in the cockpit coming from behind the EGT/CHT gages on the instrument panel. The pilot shut off the master switch and opted to perform a precautionary landing to an open field. During the landing roll, the airplane began to slide on the soft wet soil. The airplane nosed down and the propeller and right wing tip contacted the ground resulting in substantial damage. Post-accident inspection of the aircraft's electrical system found no evidence of overheating or anomalies to the wires and connections.
Probable Cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing. Wet and soft terrain, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll were factors.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA00LA115
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Oct-2022 00:35 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 19-Sep-2023 01:43 | Ron Averes | Updated |
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