ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 386242
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| Date: | Monday 5 February 2001 |
| Time: | 14:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 182L |
| Owner/operator: | John K Cameron |
| Registration: | N42696 |
| MSN: | 18259144 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1968 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3167 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470-R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Canon City, CO -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Canon City, CO (1V6) |
| Buena Vista, CO (7V1) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During initial climb following takeoff on the first flight after an annual inspection, the aircraft engine lost approximately 300 rpm and flight could not be maintained. The pilot made a forced landing on rough unsuitable terrain. Examination of the aircraft and engine provided evidence of fouled spark plugs, that the aircraft contained a mix of automotive fuel and 100 LL fuel, and that the mixture was full rich. The aircraft had a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for automotive fuel. Density altitude was 6,400 feet.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb resulting from an excessively rich fuel/air mixture, which fouled the spark plugs. A factor was rough, unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN01LA048
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2024 12:45 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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