# NTSB SEA96LA160: Cessna 182A, N9975B, Toledo, WA, June 22, 1996 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: June 21, 1996, 19:45 local (Jun 22, 1996, 02:45 UTC) - Place: Toledo, WA - Coordinates: 46.449237, -122.759445 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=46.4492&lon=-122.7594&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report May 23, 1997 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 42422 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA96LA160 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/42422/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA160 ## Probable cause loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's need to maneuvering to avoid obstructions near the approach end of the runway, and a ditch in the emergency landing area. ## 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) - maneuver to avoid obstructions - performed, pilot in command (contributing factor) - Forced landing, emergency descent/landing - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, emergency landing - terrain condition - ditch (contributing factor) ## Analysis The pilot reported that after parachutists (skydivers) jumped from 13,000 feet, he returned to the airport. While on base leg for landing, two radio-controlled model airplanes were observed flying near the approach end of the runway. The model airplanes swung wide and blocked the first 2,000 feet of the approach end of the runway; thus, moving the available touchdown zone closer to the departure end of the runway. The pilot continued the approach until his airplane was over the last 1/3 of the runway before he initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the engine lost power, and the pilot made a forced landing. The airplane touched down at the departure end of the runway, then it ran off the end and went into a ditch. Postaccident examination revealed no mechanical failure or malfunction. ## Factual narrative On June 21, 1996, at 1945 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182A, N9975B, registered to and operated by Verticle Ventures Inc. as a 14 CFR Part 91 business flight, collided with a ditch during a forced landing after the engine experienced a loss of power during a go-around at the Toledo Airport, Toledo, Washington. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The pilot reported that he had just dropped parachutists from 13,000 feet and was returning to the airport. The pilot stated that while on final approach to runway 23, he did not like how the airplane was set up for the landing and opted to go-around. During the go-around, the engine lost power. The pilot stated that he forced landed the airplane near the end of the runway. During the landing roll, a main landing gear collapsed and the airplane slid sideways into a ditch. The pilot further stated that radio controlled model aircraft were flying near the approach end of the runway. The model airplanes were supposed to use only 1,000 feet of the approach end of the runway, however, the pilot stated that while he was on the base leg, two of the model airplanes swung wide and blocked the first 2,000 feet of the runway, thus moving the pilot closer to the departure end of the runway. The pilot's diagram of the events indicates that he was approximately 2/3 of the way down the runway when the go-around was started and 500 feet from the end of the runway when the engine lost power. Initial inspection of the airplane determined that there was minor damage; however, after closer examination, structural damage was found. The National Transportation Safety Board was notified of this damage on July 17, 1996. After the accident, the engine was inspected. During the inspection, there was no evidence found to indicate a mechanical failure or malfunction. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N9975B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9975B-2017-05-23), registration cancelled 2017-05-23, S/N 34375, built 1957 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 182A - Registry model: [Cessna 182A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182a) (registry code 2072704) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 34375 - Airframe hours: 6059 - Engines: Continental O-470-S 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Part 91 - Registered owner: Verticle Ventures Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, August 21, 1995, 408 hours before - Airport: TDO, Toledo, runway 23, 4,690 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 26; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 3,517 total, 2,508 in this make and model, 3,349 as pilot in command, 133 in the last 90 days, 29 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 320° at 8 knots, gusting 15 - Visibility: 35 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 64 °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 19960621045339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960621045339A), Jun 21, 1996: Cessna 182A, Toledo, WA, Substantial damage. Dropped jumpers, returned to airport. Landing opted go around. Lost power. Engine quit. Hit ditch landing. ## Other investigations on N9975B (1) 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 UNK64X2551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2551), Jun 28, 1964: Cessna 182 (N9975B), Southhold Li, NY, 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. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.