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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 182P · Neworleans, LA · February 16, 1996

Date: February 16, 1996 · 18:18 local
Place: Neworleans, LA
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N9901M
NTSB investigation: NTSBFTW96LA122
Reported as: Cessna 182P

N9901MRegistration cancelled Mar 21, 2013 · Cessna 182PS/N 18264797 · Built 1976 Airframe modelCessna 182P Engine modelContinental O-470 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

(-16) The engine failed during approach to landing. The engine operated normally during the investigation. Suspect that the pilot inadvertently turned the fuel selector to the "off" position during the approach; or, the engine developed carburetor ice.

As the FAA filed it

(-16) THE ENGINE FAILED DURING APPROACH TO LANDING. THE ENGINE OPERATED NORMALLY DURING THE INVESTIGATION. SUSPECT THAT THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY TURNED THE FUEL SELECTOR TO THE "OFF" POSITION DURING THE APPROACH; OR, THE ENGINE DEVELOPED CARBURETOR ICE.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB FTW96LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNew Orleans, LAThe pilot not following procedures and directives in that he did not periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. The factors were carburetor icing weather conditions and lack of suitable terrain for landing.Feb 17, 1996 · Substantial damage