# Accident 20130815017889A: Cessna U206, Sleetmute, AK, August 15, 2013

- Type: FAA accident report (Accident/Incident Data System), as reported
- Date: August 15, 2013, 11:30 local time
- Place: Sleetmute, AK
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Phase of flight: Landing: Approach
- Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
- Location: 61.7003° N, 157.1658° W: From the FAA
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=61.7003&lon=-157.1658&mi=10
- Aircraft: N2141F, registered now (https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2141F) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry model: Cessna U206 (registry code 2073306, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: Continental IO-520 series (registry code 17032, https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA U206
- Reported engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES
- People aboard: 1
- Fatal injuries: 0
- Other injuries: 1
- Pilot certificates: Private pilot
- Pilot flight hours: 6,413 total, 5,873 in this make and model, 75 in the last 90 days
- NTSB investigation: [NTSB ANC13CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA080) (OpenAirDocs)
- FAA source: FAA Aviation Safety Information Portal (https://asip.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130815017889A

## Narrative

As the FAA filed it, in capitals; the FAA replaces private details with ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^.

THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE HAD JUST UNDERGONE EXTENSIVE MAINTENANCE WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF ALL SIX CYLINDERS. MECHANIC RAN UP THE AIRCRAFT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE ACCIDENT USING THE RIGHT FUEL TANK WHICH HAD VERY LITTLE FUEL IN IT.

THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT THE PILOT WAS PEFORMING A MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT DUE TO THE ENGINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED.  ON THE THIRD AND FINAL APPROACH TO LAND THE ENGINE QUIT.  THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO MANUEVER THE AIRCRAFT TO BLEED OFF THE AIRSPEED BUT ENDED UP IN THE TREES OFF THE END OF THE RUWAY.

## The NTSB's investigation of this event (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC13CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA080), Aug 15, 2013: Cessna U206 (N2141F), Sleetmute, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.

## Other reports on N2141F (4)

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

- [Incident 20100726043579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100726043579I), Jul 26, 2010: Cessna U206 (N2141F), Sleetmute, AK, No damage. According to the airman, he approached the unimproved landing area near the stoney river lodge through an area of heavy rain, reducing flight visibility. He…
- [Incident 19990603016569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990603016569I), Jun 3, 1999: Cessna U206 (N2141F), Palo Alto, CA, Minor damage. The pilot was taxiing the aircraft in a trancient parking area. While making a turn to the right, he was momentarily blinded by the sun. The aircraft's…
- [Incident 19930403012869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930403012869I), Apr 3, 1993: Cessna U206 (N2141F), Two Lakes, AK, Minor damage. Severe engine vibration in flight. Continued to destination. Connecting rod bolt had become separated from nut.
- [Accident 19760404022569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760404022569A), Apr 4, 1976: Cessna U206 (N2141F), Beluga, AK, Substantial damage. Broke thru crusted snow.

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. For accidents, the NTSB's own investigation is the fuller record.

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