ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357801
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Monday 5 February 1996 |
| Time: | 16:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 180D |
| Owner/operator: | John Higginson |
| Registration: | N6423X |
| MSN: | 18050923 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1961 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1791 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470R-6 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Islesboro, ME -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (57B) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot/owner stated that the preflight and engine run-up were normal, and he departed from runway 19 which is 2400 feet long. At approximately 500 feet above the ground, the airplane's engine began to run rough. The pilot reversed course to make a forced landing on runway 1 with a 10 knot tailwind. The engine subsequently lost complete power; however, a burst of power occurred afterwards. According to the pilot, the airplane overshot the runway. He avoided power lines, and then the aircraft 'mushed' into trees about 1/4 mile north of the runway. A witnesses observed black smoke coming from the engine during the airplane's return to the airport. Examination of the engine and the fuel system revealed no evidence of malfunction.
Probable Cause: a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
NTSB NYC96LA059
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 06:45 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation