ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354133
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| Date: | Tuesday 14 July 1998 |
| Time: | 18:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 185E |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2750J |
| MSN: | 1851500 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4360 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-520-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mcgrath, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KMCG) |
| Palmer, AK (PAQ) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was flying the airplane to a repair station for an inspection of the engine. He had noticed metal particulate matter in the engine oil during the last oil change, and felt the engine needed a mechanical inspection. While climbing to cruise, the engine shuddered, and lost all power. The pilot said he was unable to return to his departure airport, and made a forced landing on a dirt road. The airplane struck trees along the road, and received substantial damage. The airplane is in a remote location, and has not been recovered, or inspected by the NTSB.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for a undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC98LA098
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 19:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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