# NTSB MIA96LA178: Cessna 140, N2102N, Holt, FL, July 10, 1996 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 10, 1996, 07:40 local (12:40 UTC) - Place: Holt, FL - Coordinates: 30.719827, -86.670745 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.7198&lon=-86.6707&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 4, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 38046 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA96LA178 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/38046/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA178 ## Probable cause Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) during a go-around, which result in the aircraft being unable to climb above trees at the departure end of the runway. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, go-around (vfr) - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - In flight collision with object, takeoff - object - tree(s) - In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled ## Analysis The pilot stated that the approach to landing was high, and he initiated a go-around. He applied full engine power, turned off the carburetor heat, and raised the flaps. The engine developed enough power to begin a climb, but the pilot noticed it was running rough. The engine roughness got worse, and engine power decreased. Subsequently, the airplane would no longer climb, and it collided with trees on the departure end of the runway, then crashed to the ground. Postcrash examination of the engine did not reveal any reason for loss of power. ## Factual narrative On July 10, 1996, about 0740 central daylight time, a Cessna 140, N2102N, registered to an individual, crashed into trees when the engine lost power during a go-around at Yellow River Valley Airport, Holt, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the private-rated pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Niceville, Florida, the same day, about 0725. The pilot stated his approach to landing was high. As he applied engine power to perform a go-around, he turned off the carburetor heat and raised the flaps. The engine developed adequate power to begin a climb but he noticed it was running rough. The engine roughness got continually worse and he lost power to the point that he could not maintain altitude. The aircraft crashed into trees on the west end of the strip and came to rest. Postcrash examination of the engine by an FAA inspector failed to reveal the reason for the loss of engine power. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2102N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2102N), registered now, S/N 12338 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 140 - Registry model: [Cessna 140](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-140) (registry code 2071602) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental C85 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series) (registry code 17008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 12338 - Airframe hours: 2920 - Engines: Lycoming O-290-D 125 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Reddoch E. Williams - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, March 22, 1996, 20 hours before - Departed: FL17, NICEVILLE, FL - Destination: FD93 - Airport: FD93, Yellow River Valley, runway 26, 2,550 × 200 ft, grass/turf ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 63; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 169 total, 16 in this make and model, 129 as pilot in command, 14 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 40° at 5 knots - Visibility: 5 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft broken - Temperature: 75 °F, dew point 73 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: CEW, 12 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 19960710016499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960710016499A), Jul 10, 1996: Cessna 140, Holt, FL, Substantial damage. Engine failed on a go around at airport. Crashed into trees. No engine defects. Temp dew point good for carb ice. ## Other investigations on N2102N (2) 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 ATL98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA077), May 22, 1998: Cessna 140 (N2102N), Holt, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI78FEM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEM11), Mar 1, 1978: Cessna 140 (N2102N), Atwood, MI, substantial damage 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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