# NTSB ATL98LA077: Cessna 140, N2102N, Holt, FL, May 22, 1998 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: May 22, 1998, 16:45 local (21:45 UTC) - Place: Holt, FL - Coordinates: 30.720066, -86.669303 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.7201&lon=-86.6693&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report May 19, 1999 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 3994 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL98LA077 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/3994/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA077 ## Probable cause Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, climb - powerplant - undetermined (cause) - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, emergency landing after takeoff - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor) - emergency procedure - attempted, pilot in command (contributing factor) ## Analysis According to the pilot, the airplane had just come out of overhaul, which included the rebuilding of the engine. After the completion of a thorough preflight, the pilot stated he executed a normal takeoff. As the airplane climbed through 500 feet, the engine had a 'sudden but smooth power loss'. After attempting to restart the engine, the pilot stated he selected a field for landing and executed an off airport landing. The airplane encountered soft ground and nosed over during the landing roll. Examination of the engine by Textron Lycoming found the engine in excellent condition. According to Lycoming, there were no discrepancies found that would have prevented the engine from running. ## Factual narrative On May 22, 1998, at 1645 central daylight time, a Cessna 140, N2102N experienced a loss of engine power on takeoff from the Yellow River airport in Holt, Florida. The personal flight was operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the local flight. The commercial pilot was not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. According to the pilot, the airplane had just come out of overhaul, which included the rebuilding of the engine. The accident flight was the first test flight. After the completion of a thorough preflight, the pilot stated he executed a normal takeoff. As the airplane climbed through 500 feet, the engine had a "sudden but smooth power loss". After attempting to restart the engine, the pilot stated he selected a field for landing and executed an off airport landing. The airplane encountered soft ground and nosed over during the landing roll. Examination of the engine by Textron Lycoming found the engine in excellent condition. The engine was partially disassembled, and continuity was established throughout. The engine timing was checked, magnetos were tested, cylinders were examined, and compression was checked with no discrepancies noted. Lycoming did note however, that the carburetor was not present during the examination eliminating the possibility of an engine run. According to Lycoming, there were no discrepancies found that would have prevented the engine from running. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2102N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2102N), registered now, S/N 12338 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 140 - Registry model: [Cessna 140](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-140) (registry code 2071602) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental C85 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series) (registry code 17008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 12338 - Airframe hours: 2958 - Engines: Lycoming O-290-D 125 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Reddoch Williams - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, May 22, 1998, 0 hours before - Departed: FD93, FL - Airport: FD93, Yellow River, runway 9, 3,000 × 100 ft, grass/turf ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 52; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 6,500 total, 250 in this make and model, 6,500 as pilot in command ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 240° at 12 knots - Visibility: 6 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 90 °F, dew point 66 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: CEW, 15 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19980522010649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980522010649A), May 22, 1998: Cessna 140, Holt, FL, Substantial damage. Departing after engine repairs. Engine quit on climbout. Landed near airport. Hit soft sand. Nosed over. (.4) on may 22, 1998, at 1645 central daylight time, a… ## Other investigations on N2102N (2) 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 MIA96LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA178), Jul 10, 1996: Cessna 140 (N2102N), Holt, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) during a go-around, which result in the aircraft being unable to climb above trees at the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB CHI78FEM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEM11), Mar 1, 1978: Cessna 140 (N2102N), Atwood, MI, substantial damage 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.