# NTSB LAX92LA230: Cessna 182, N8574T, Redding, CA, June 3, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 2, 1992, 18:00 local (Jun 3, 1992, 01:00 UTC)
- Place: Redding, CA
- Coordinates: 40.600952, -122.460868 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.6010&lon=-122.4609&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report September 14, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 27636
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX92LA230
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/27636/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA230

## Probable cause

THE INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE'S THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE.

## 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, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - throttle/power lever,cable - worn (contributing factor)
  - throttle/power lever,cable - failure,total (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with object, descent - emergency
  - object - wire,transmission
  - object - tree(s)

## Analysis

APPROACHING THE DESTINATION AIRPORT, THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO INCREASE ENGINE POWER.  THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND, AND THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.  AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE REVEALED THE THROTTLE CONTROL ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED INTERNALLY BETWEEN THE FIREWALL AND THE CONTROL KNOB.  ACCORDING TO THE FAA, THE WORN OUT CONDITION OF THE CONTROL ASSEMBLY WAS NOT DETECTABLE UPON A ROUTINE VISUAL EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. THE CONTROL ASSEMBLY WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN THE AIRPLANE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8574T](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8574T-1994-09-15), registration cancelled 1994-09-15, S/N 52474 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182
- Registry model: [Cessna 182C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182c) (registry code 2072708) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 52474
- Airframe hours: 2443
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-L 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Doug Koebel Trucking
- Registered owner: Doug Koebel Trucking
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, January 2, 2000, 18 hours before
- Departed: 2Q3, WOODLAND, CA
- Destination: 085
- Airport: 085, Redding, runway 15, 2,420 × 80 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 50; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 100 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 150° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 102 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## 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 19920602018009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920602018009A), Jun 2, 1992: Cessna 182C, Redding, CA, Substantial damage. Engine went to idle on landing approach. Struck wires and trees on forced landing. Original throttle cable broke.

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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