# NTSB LAX92LA016: Cessna 182K, N2573R, Reno, NV, October 15, 1991

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 15, 1991, 13:30 local (21:30 UTC)
- Place: Reno, NV
- Coordinates: 39.480846, -119.740295 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.4808&lon=-119.7403&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report April 27, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 27479
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX92LA016
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/27479/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA016

## Probable cause

A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED NON-MECHANICAL REASONS.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, takeoff - initial climb
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
  - emergency procedure - performed, pilot in command
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - open field
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven

## Analysis

THE PILOT DEPARTED FROM THE RENO CANNON AIRPORT, FLEW TO THE RENO STEAD AIRPORT AND LANDED.  NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE OBSERVED, AND THE PILOT TOOK OFF.  DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB BETWEEN 125 AND 150 FT AGL, THE ENGINE BEGAN BACKFIRING AND LOST POWER.  ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, ALL ENGINE GAGES APPEARED NORMAL.  HOWEVER, ADEQUATE ENGINE POWER TO MAINTAIN FLIGHT COULD NOT BE OBTAINED, SO THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING.  DURING ROLLOUT IN AN OPEN FIELD THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH ROUGH TERRAIN.  EXAM OF THE AIRFRAME AND ENGINE SYSTEMS FAILED TO PRODUCE ANY EVIDENCE FOR THE POWER LOSS.  ALL MECHANICAL SYSTEMS FUNCTIONED NORMALLY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2573R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2573R-1995-01-11), registration cancelled 1995-01-11, S/N 18258273 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182K
- Registry model: [Cessna 182K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182k) (registry code 2072724) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18258273
- Airframe hours: 2661
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470 R 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: James N. Klaber
- Last inspection: Annual, October 4, 1991, 13 hours before
- Destination: 043, WELLS, NV
- Airport: 4SD, Reno/Stead, runway 26, 7,600 × 150 ft, dirt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 45; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 117 total, 33 in this make and model, 37 as pilot in command, 108 in the last 90 days, 56 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 40 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °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 19911015046489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911015046489A), Oct 15, 1991: Cessna 182K, Reno, NV, Substantial damage. Rough backfiring engine on touch and go. Pilot continued takeoff but lost more power on climb.

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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