# NTSB MIA97LA241: Cessna 182B, N2794G, Paris, TN, September 7, 1997 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: September 7, 1997, 11:30 local (16:30 UTC) - Place: Paris, TN - Coordinates: 36.299312, -88.300453 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.2993&lon=-88.3005&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report January 7, 1998 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 38333 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA97LA241 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/38333/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA241 ## Probable cause Temporary loss of engine power for undetermined reasons res ulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, approach - vfr pattern - final approach - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Forced landing, descent - emergency - terrain condition - none suitable - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll - terrain condition - drop-off/descending embankment - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - object - fence ## Analysis After descending from 3,000 feet with engine power off and the carburetor heat on, the pilot entered the traffic pattern to land. While on downwind and base legs the pilot cleared the engine and it responded normally. While on final approach he increased the engine throttle and the engine did not respond. The aircraft touched down in a field, rolled up and embankment, became airborne, and collided with the airport fence. Post crash examination showed the aircraft contained uncontaminated fuel and there was no evidence of engine mechanical failure or malfunction. Each propeller blade was bent forward during ground contact and about three inches of blade tip had separated. Portions of the airport fence post had damage consistent with the propeller being turned by engine power at the time of impact. ## Factual narrative On September 7, 1997, about 1130 central daylight time, a Cessna 182B, N2794G, registered to an individual, crashed while approaching to land at Henry County Airport, Paris, Tennessee, while on Title 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 commercial-rated pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Paris, Tennessee, the same day, about 1030. The pilot stated that he had dropped the owner of the aircraft for a parachute drop at 5,000 feet and then descended to 3,000 feet to perform maneuvers. After completing the maneuvers he descended with the engine power off and the carburetor heat on. He entered the traffic pattern for runway 20. While on the downwind and base legs he increased the engine throttle to clear the engine and the engine responded. While on final approach he attempted to increase engine power, but the engine did not respond. The aircraft descended and touched down in a field about 1,000 feet from the end of the runway. The aircraft then went up an embankment and became airborne. The aircraft flew until it collided with the airport fence. Examination of the crash site and the aircraft was performed by an FAA inspector. The airport fence had damage consistent with being hit by a propeller rotating under engine power. Each propeller blade was bent forward and about 3 inches of each blade tip was missing. Each fuel tank was about 1/4 full. Examination of the engine showed no evidence of engine mechanical failure or malfunction. (See FAA Inspector Statement) ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2794G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2794G), registered now, S/N 52094, built 1959 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 182B - Registry model: [Cessna 182B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182b) (registry code 2072706) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 52094 - Airframe hours: 2700 - Engines: Continental O-470-L 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Cecil H. Outlaw - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, September 1, 1997, 5 hours before - Departed: PHT - Airport: PHT, Henry County, runway 20, 5,000 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 56; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 3,100 total, 400 in this make and model, 3,061 as pilot in command, 180 in the last 90 days, 62 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 240° at 7 knots - Visibility: 12 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 84 °F, dew point 64 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: PHT, 1 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 19970907044939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970907044939A), Sep 7, 1997: Cessna 182B, Paris, TN, Substantial damage. Reported power loss on final. Laneded short. Ran up hill. Hit airport fence. No defects found. Appears undershoot. (-23) aircraft was on final approach at… From the NTSB's public API. 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