# NTSB CEN15LA319: Cessna 182E, N3344Y, Rozet, WY, July 22, 2015

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 22, 2015, 08:00 local (14:00 UTC)
- Place: Rozet, WY
- Coordinates: 44.278331, -105.205558 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.2783&lon=-105.2056&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Defining event: [Initial climb: Loss of engine power (total)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 30, 2015
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Central Region
- Parties: FAA FSDO
- NTSB case key (mKey): 91643
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN15LA319
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/91643/pdf
- NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=91643
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA319

## Probable cause

The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

## Findings

NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause.

- [Not determined](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000): Not determined › Not determined · Unknown/Not determined (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 182E, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000/cases.md?model=2072712), [All aircraft, 2,247 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000/cases.md)
- [Temp/humidity/pressure: conducive to carburetor icing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03031030): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Not specified; cases with it: [Cessna 182E, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03031030/cases.md?model=2072712), [All aircraft, 435 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03031030/cases.md)

## Sequence of events

The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened.

- [Initial climb: Unknown or undetermined](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/000); cases with it: [Cessna 182E, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/000/sequence.md?model=2072712), [All aircraft, 1,703 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/000/sequence.md)
- [Initial climb: Loss of engine power (total)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 182E, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md?model=2072712), [All aircraft, 3,820 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md)
- [Emergency descent: Off-field or emergency landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440); cases with it: [Cessna 182E, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence.md?model=2072712), [All aircraft, 3,365 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence.md)
- [Landing: Nose over/nose down](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096); cases with it: [Cessna 182E, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md?model=2072712), [All aircraft, 2,287 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md)

## Analysis

The pilot reported that, before departure, he conducted a normal preflight and that the airplane had 52 gallons of fuel on board. Shortly after takeoff and reaching 1,000 ft above ground level, the pilot started to turn the airplane, and the engine then lost power. The pilot continued the turn toward the airport and conducted a forced landing. The airplane landed about halfway down the runway, continued off the runway end, and impacted a ditch. A visual examination of the engine did not reveal any abnormalities. During an engine test run conducted at low-power settings, no abnormalities were noted. Due to damage to the propeller, a high/full power test run could not be conducted. A review of the accident flight data recorded by the engine data monitor revealed that the exhaust gas temperature (EGT) and cylinder head temperature (CHT) on all six cylinders initially appeared consistent with normal operation. However, shortly after takeoff, the EGT and CHT on all six cylinders sharply decreased, consistent with a loss of, or a reduction in, engine power. The weather conditions at the time of the accident were conducive to the accumulation of carburetor ice at glide power settings; however, the airplane was operating at a higher power setting at the time of the power loss. The reason for the loss of power could not be determined.

## Factual narrative

On July 22, 2015, about 0800 mountain daylight standard time, a Cessna 182E airplane, N3344Y, lost engine power shortly after departing the Kissack/Reynolds Airport (22WY), Rozet, Wyoming. The private rated pilot was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged during the forced landing. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual under the provisions of the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The flight was originating from 22WY at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that he did a normal preflight of the airplane, and the airplane had 52 gallons of fuel on board. Shortly after departure and after reaching 1,000 feet above ground level, he started to make a turn. During the turn, the engine lost power, and the pilot established a glide as he continued his turn back to 22WY. About a quarter mile from runway 16 (2,200 feet long by 30 feet wide), he performed a slip to lose altitude. He then lowered full flaps and landed about half way down the runway; however, the landing roll continued past the runway end, and the airplane impacted a drainage ditch. The airplane was recovered and an engine examination/run conducted by the NTSB. A visual examination of the engine did not reveal any apparent reason for the loss of power. The engine was started and test run for several minutes; however, the propeller, which was damaged in the accident, would not allow a high/full power run. At the low power settings, no abnormalities were noted with the engine during the test run. The airplane was equipped with a digital engine monitor which was downloaded. A review of the data for the accident flight revealed that the system was powered on, at 0745. The exhaust gas and cylinder head temperatures (EGT/CHT), on all six cylinders, appeared consistent with normal operation. At 0801, the EGT/CHT on all six cylinders, showed a sharp decrease consistent with a loss or a reduction in engine power. At 0753, the automated weather reported station located about 17 miles west of the accident site, recorded a temperature of 71 degrees F and a dew point of 54 degrees F. A review of the carburetor icing probability chart, indicated that the airplane was operating in an area that was associated with a risk of carburetor ice at glide power setting.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3344Y](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3344Y-2018-05-30), registration cancelled 2018-05-30, S/N 18254344, built 1962 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182E
- Registry model: [Cessna 182E](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182e) (registry code 2072712) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18254344
- Year built: 1962
- Airframe hours: 4956.4
- Engines: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, February 1, 2015
- Departed: 22WY, Rozet, WY
- Destination: 22WY, Rozet, WY
- Airport: 22WY, Kissack/Reynolds Airport, runway 16, 2,200 × 30 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 42; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review February 27, 2015; seat: left; flight hours: 733 total, 700 in this make and model, 691 as pilot in command, 8 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 210° at 11 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 64 °F, dew point 55 °F
- Altimeter: 29.87 inHg
- Observed at: KGCC, 17 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 20150722012579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150722012579A), Jul 22, 2015: Cessna 182E, Rozet, WY, Substantial damage. Pilot departed 22WY at 0800 local on July 22, 2015 in N3344Y (Cessna 182E). Approximately one mile south at 1000 AGL, the pilot experienced an engine failure.…

## Other investigations on N3344Y (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 DEN06CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA110), Aug 4, 2006: Cessna 182E (N3344Y), Roset, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: an inadvertent pilot-induced porpoise and his improper remedial action. A contributing factor was the wind gust.

## Docket (4 files)

The files NTSB released with the investigation on November 2, 2015, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=91643. 1.3 MB in all.

- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 1.2 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40433426&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF
- Weather Reports and Records (item 2, .PDF, 39 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40433427&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Reports%20and%20Records-Master.PDF
- Engine Monitor Data (item 3, .PDF, 51 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40433428&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Engine%20Monitor%20Data-Master.PDF
- Carb Ice Chart (item 4, .PDF, 67 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40433429&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Carb%20Ice%20Chart-Master.PDF

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.

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