# NTSB FTW95LA045: Cessna 182P, N5931J, Haskell, OK, November 16, 1994 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: November 16, 1994, 08:45 local (14:45 UTC) - Place: Haskell, OK - Coordinates: 35.820579, -95.670196 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.8206&lon=-95.6702&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report May 18, 1995 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 19306 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW95LA045 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19306/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA045 ## Probable cause THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CONTAMINATED FUEL. FACTORS WERE THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES RESULTING IN FUEL CONTAMINATION, THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, takeoff - initial climb - maintenance - improper, other maintenance personnel (contributing factor) - fuel system - contamination,water (cause) - aircraft preflight - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor) - Forced landing, emergency descent/landing - On ground/water collision with object, emergency descent/landing - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor) - terrain condition - grass - terrain condition - wet - object - tree(s) ## Analysis DURING TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB FROM RUNWAY 35, APPROXIMATELY 150 TO 200 FEET, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE ON THE FIELD WEST OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT STATED THAT 'THE MAIN GEAR FIRST CONTACTED THE GROUND 150 FEET FROM THE WESTERN TREE LINE. BRAKING ON THE WET GRASS WAS INEFFECTIVE AND IN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE PLANE IMPACTED THE TREE LINE.' THE AIRPLANE HAD AN ANNUAL INSPECTION COMPLETED ON NOVEMBER 15, 1994, DURING WHICH BOTH FUEL CAPS AND CAP ADAPTERS HAD BEEN REPLACED. WHILE THIS MAINTENANCE WAS BEING ACCOMPLISHED, THE AIRPLANE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OF THE HANGAR WHEN ACTUAL WORK WAS NOT BEING PERFORMED, WITH THE FUEL CAPS AND CAP ADAPTERS NOT INSTALLED. DURING PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRPLANE FOR THE FIRST FLIGHT SINCE THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE PILOT FOUND WATER IN FOUR FUEL SAMPLES TAKEN FROM THE FUEL STRAINER. ON THE FIFTH, SIXTH, AND SEVENTH FUEL SAMPLE TAKEN THERE WAS NO LONGER ANY EVIDENCE OF WATER. DURING THE EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ENGINE BY THE FAA INSPECTOR, APPROXIMATELY 4 OUNCES OF WATER WAS DRAINED FROM THE CARBURETOR BOWL AND GASCOLATOR. THE ENGINE WAS DISPLACED AND THE LEFT WING WAS DAMAGED. ## Factual narrative On November 16, 1994, at 0845 central standard time, a Cessna 182P, N5931J, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Haskell, Oklahoma. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the ferry flight. The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector the following information. During preflight of the airplane, water was found in four fuel samples taken from the fuel strainer. On the fifth, sixth, and seventh fuel sample taken, there was no longer any evidence of water. Both main fuel tanks fuel samples did not have any evidence of water. The airplane's engine was started and a run-up was completed. During takeoff initial climb from runway 35, approximately 150 to 200 feet, the engine lost power. A right "S" turn was initiated to lose altitude and conserve runway. During the turn back towards the runway the pilot decided to land on the field west of the runway. The pilot added that "the main gear first contacted the ground 150 feet from the western tree line. Breaking on the wet grass was ineffective and in a matter of seconds the plane impacted the tree line." According to the FAA inspector, the airplane had an annual inspection completed on November 15, 1994, during which both fuel caps and cap adapters had been replaced. While this maintenance was being accomplished, the airplane was parked outside of the hangar when actual work was not being performed, with the fuel caps and cap adapters not installed. Prior to the FAA inspector's arrival at the accident site, the operator had drained the fuel from the airplane. There was no report of water being found in the fuel. The engine was displaced to the right and the left wing was bent aft. This was the first flight since the annual inspection. Examination of the airplane and engine by the FAA inspector did not disclose any mechanical anomalies; however, approximately 4 ounces of water was drained from the carburetor bowl and gascolator. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N5931J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5931J-1995-02-15), registration cancelled 1995-02-15, S/N 18263582 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 182P - Registry model: [Cessna 182P](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182p) (registry code 2075816) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18263582 - Airframe hours: 2480 - Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-S 230 lbs thrust reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Ferry, Part 91 - Registered owner: Double Eagle Aviation - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, November 15, 1994, 0 hours before - Destination: MKO, MUSKOGEE, OK - Airport: 0OK7, Haskell, runway 35, 3,700 × 60 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 24; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 1,383 total, 23 in this make and model, 1,299 as pilot in command, 151 in the last 90 days, 40 in the last 30 days, 8 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 20° at 4 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 39 °F ## 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 19941116038349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941116038349A), Nov 16, 1994: Cessna 182P, Haskell, OK, Substantial damage. Just out of annual. Left out. Fuel caps off. Engine quit on climbout. Hit trees landing. Bladder folds hold water. From the NTSB's public API. 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