# NTSB FTW94LA051: Cessna 182Q, N96591, Dalhart, TX, December 18, 1993

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: December 18, 1993, 13:23 local (19:23 UTC)
- Place: Dalhart, TX
- Coordinates: 36.059036, -102.510787 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.0590&lon=-102.5108&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report August 1, 1994
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 18978
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW94LA051
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/18978/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA051

## Probable cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, climb - to cruise
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - emergency
  - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor)

## Analysis

ABOUT 3 MINUETS AFTER TAKE OFF AT 500 FEET AGL THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND PERFORMED A FORCED LANDING. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE FAILED TO REVEAL ANY DISCREPANCY THAT COULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH A POWER LOSS.

## Factual narrative

On December 18, 1993, at 1323 central standard time, a Cessna 182Q, N96591, was destroyed during a forced landing, near Dalhart, Texas. The pilot/owner sustained serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight.

During an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that three minutes after takeoff from Dalhart Municipal Airport the engine lost power.  He further stated that he was at an altitude of 500 feet and was forced to land on unsuitable terrain.

An engine teardown, revealed no discrepancies that could explain the loss of power.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N96591](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N96591-1995-02-03), registration cancelled 1995-02-03, S/N 18266771, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182Q
- Registry model: [Cessna 182Q](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182q) (registry code 2072732) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18266771
- Airframe hours: 2206
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-470-F 260 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Heringa, John W.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, April 13, 1993, 42 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 64; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 4,357 total, 3,500 in this make and model, 4,357 as pilot in command, 26 in the last 90 days, 14 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 190° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 18,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 45 °F, dew point 23 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: DHT, 5 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 19931218047019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931218047019A), Dec 18, 1993: Cessna 182Q, Dalhart, TX, Destroyed. Reported engine lost power on climbout. Forced to land in rough terrain. No mechanical defects found.

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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