# NTSB CHI92LA093: Cessna 182B, N2387G, Auburn, IN, February 28, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: February 28, 1992, 09:55 local (14:55 UTC)
- Place: Auburn, IN
- Coordinates: 41.360916, -85.049873 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.3609&lon=-85.0499&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 4 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 31, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 15398
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI92LA093
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/15398/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA093

## Probable cause

THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE CARBURETOR BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf, cruise - normal
  - fuel system,carburetor float
  - maintenance,adjustment - improper, other maintenance personnel (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Complete gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)

## Analysis

WHILE CRUISING AT 9,000' MSL IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, THE PILOT REPORTED AN ENGINE MISFIRE FOLLOWED BY A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. HE RECEIVED A VECTOR TO THE NEAREST AIRPORT BUT WAS UNABLE TO LAND ON A RUNWAY AND MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A SOFT FIELD. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DISCLOSED NO INTERNAL MECHANICAL ANOMALIES. INSPECTION OF THE CARBURETOR REVEALED THE FLOAT WAS SET HIGH (RICH) AND BOTH THE THROTTLE SHAFT 'O' RING AND ACCELERATOR PUMP ROD SCREW WERE LEAKING, CONTRIBUTING TO THE RICH FUEL/AIR MIXTURE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2387G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2387G), registered now, S/N 51687, built 1959 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182B
- Registry model: [Cessna 182B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182b) (registry code 2072706) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 51-687
- Airframe hours: 3218
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-L 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Pitsch Air Service
- Registered owner: Pitsch Air Service
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, November 6, 1991, 19 hours before
- Departed: GRR, GRAND RAPIDS, MI
- Destination: TYS, KNOXVILLE, TN
- Flight plan: IFR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 32; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 1,355 total, 30 in this make and model, 1,103 as pilot in command, 37 in the last 90 days, 23 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 220° at 14 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 7,500 ft overcast
- Temperature: 39 °F, dew point 34 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: FWA, 40 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 19920228006389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920228006389A), Feb 28, 1992: Cessna 182B, Auburn, IN, Substantial damage. Lost power IFR at 9000 feet near airport. Misjudged approach. Too high then low. Landed in field.

## Other investigations on N2387G (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 CHI92LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA239), Aug 10, 1992: Cessna 182BTW (N2387G), Plymouth, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP.

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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