Cessna 182 N747UC

Summary

On 30 September 2023 at about 19:10 local time, a Cessna 182 registered N747UC was involved in an accident near Towanda, Pennsylvania, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

30 September 2023 at 19:10

Classification

Accident

Location

Towanda, Pennsylvania, United States

Nearest airport

Bradford County Airport (N27)

Coordinates

41.7740, -76.4557

Aircraft

Cessna 182

Registration

N747UC

Category

Airplane

Year built

1977

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Unknown → Quakertown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA23LA383

Nobody was injured.

A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the preflight inspection and engine run-up were normal. During initial climb, about 300 ft above ground level, the engine began to run rough. The pilot varied the throttle, mixture, and carburetor heat levers in an attempt to restore power; however, the engine subsequently lost all power. The propeller continued to rotate and did not stop completely. The pilot moved the fuel selector from both, to left, to right, back to both, but was unable to restore engine power. He then performed a forced landing to a field. During the landing, the airplane nosed over, coming to rest inverted. Examination of the wreckage revealed that adequate fuel remained onboard and no fuel contamination was observed. Subsequent examination of the engine, fuel system, ignition system, and air intake did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Review of a carburetor icing chart revealed that the airplane was not susceptible to carburetor icing at cruise power for the prevailing temperature and dew point. Based on the available information, the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.