Casualties unknown

Engine Power Loss During Circling Leads to Road Landing and Collision (N2066J)

25NM SW Santa R, MT, US

On June 25, 1982, a Cessna 188 (registration N2066J) operated by Calvin Schreckendgust was involved in an aviation accident near 25NM SW Santa R, MT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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After dispensing a second load, a pilot returned to the airport, circled for traffic, and experienced an engine power loss with empty fuel gauges. He landed on a road, but the right wing struck a signpost during roll-out, causing the aircraft to leave the road and hit a telephone pole.

Incident Overview

Following the dispensing of a second load, the pilot returned to the airport. While circling to allow traffic to clear the runway, approximately halfway through the maneuver, the engine lost power. The pilot observed that the fuel gauges indicated empty.

Landing and Collision

The pilot executed a landing on a road. During the final rollout, the right wing struck a signpost. This impact caused the aircraft to veer off the right side of the road, subsequently striking a telephone pole.

Aircraft and Pilot Information

The specific aircraft type, registration, and operator are not mentioned in the source. The pilot's identity and qualifications are also unspecified. No information is provided regarding occupants, injuries, or damage.

Context

No details about the location, time of day, weather conditions, or air traffic control involvement are available. The source does not include any analysis, causal links, or recommendations.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X03141. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.