On January 3, 1982, a Cessna 210L (registration N94252) operated by Cloe Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Cocoa, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot experienced an engine power loss while descending to a destination airport. All attempts to restore power failed, resulting in a forced landing on a river bank bordered by mangrove trees. Post-accident engine examination found no preexisting malfunction.
Incident Overview
While arriving in the vicinity of the destination airport, the pilot began reducing power in preparation for descent. During this process, the pilot observed that the engine experienced a loss of power. Despite all attempts to restore engine power, the efforts were unsuccessful, forcing the pilot to execute a landing on a river bank bordered by mangrove trees.
Investigation
Following the incident, an examination of the engine was conducted. The examination failed to reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunction or failure. The investigation did not identify a specific cause for the power loss.
What happened in the 3 Jan 1982 Cessna 210L accident near Cocoa, FL?
A pilot experienced an engine power loss while descending to a destination airport. All attempts to restore power failed, resulting in a forced landing on a river bank bordered by mangrove trees. Post-accident engine examination found no preexisting malfunction.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Jan 1982 involved a Cessna 210L, registration N94252, operated by Cloe Inc., at Cocoa, FL.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…