ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355176
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| Date: | Friday 3 October 1997 |
| Time: | 09:42 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 182G |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N3434S |
| MSN: | 18255834 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1964 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3410 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Jackson, MS -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KJAN) |
| Nashville, TN (KBNA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that before departure he performed an engine run-up with no discrepancies noted. After takeoff from the 8,501 foot runway, the engine experienced a partial loss of power. He verified the positions of the propeller, fuel selector, and mixture controls and also looked at the rpm and manifold pressure gauges. The engine power was restored to maintain level flight and with insufficient runway remaining, he elected to maneuver to return for landing. The engine again experienced a partial loss of power and while descending for a forced landing on a road, the airplane collided with the top of a chain link fence, then the ground and a road sign pole before coming to rest upright. Examination of the airplane by an FAA airworthiness inspector revealed that two ignition leads were inoperative and two cylinders had low compression. Additionally, gasket material was found lodged between the carburetor throat and the upper portion of the venturi. The gasket material was the exact shape of a piece missing between the carburetor mount flange and the airbox assembly.
Probable Cause: A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a blockage of the induction system by a piece of gasket material.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA98LA003
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 09:10 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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