ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 291183
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| Date: | Thursday 29 September 2016 |
| Time: | 16:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 182 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N2613G |
| MSN: | 51913 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1953 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5900 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lakeport, California -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Red Bluff Municipal Airport, CA (RBL/KRBL) |
| Lakeport, CA (1O2) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during approach the airplane began to sink excessively. The pilot further reported that he applied power and attempted to climb, but the airplane impacted terrain prior to the approach end of the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. He further reported that a little more airspeed, lesser flap setting, and altitude could have prevented the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot's delayed action to add power during the approach, which resulted in an impact with terrain prior to the approach end of the runway.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB GAA16CA520
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Oct-2022 10:42 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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